SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – San Diego County officials announced Saturday that COVID-19 vaccines will now be available to people 65 and older.
The state of California last week approved immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines for all residents 65 and older, according to new federal government guidelines.
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However, county officials at the time said they could not provide vaccinations for the entire age group due to limited vaccine supplies. Dr. Wilma Wooten, the San Diego County public health officer, said they expected to begin vaccinating 65 and older by the end of January.
“As I pointed out a few weeks ago, the county expected the opportunity to qualify for those 65 and older by the week of January 25, as part of its continued focus on those at greatest risk,” said Dr. . Wilma J. Wooten. “With a number of health care providers now vaccinating themselves in the age group, and the UC San Diego Health Super Station having a surplus of appointments, the decision was made Saturday afternoon.”
The expanded requirements will be in effect at the vaccine “superstation” in downtown San Diego and other provincial locations where coronavirus vaccines are administered. Appointments are still required and vaccinations are available on a delivery basis.
Health professionals (Phase 1A / All Tiers) and San Diegans 65 and older (Phase 1B, Tier 1) can make arrangements to receive vaccines and are the only groups that can visit a vaccination site.
Click here for more information on the province’s vaccination plan, including levels, locations and other entry requirements.
Reservations for vaccinations can be made at vaccinatiesuperstationsd.com.