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LATEST INFORMATION
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16,935 Cases Reported Since 1/2 396,147 Cases Reported Since Jan. 2020
7% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions Demographic Breakdown
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87,892 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Given at County Sites
Phases 1A & 1B In Progress Latest Information
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What Should I Do If I Can’t Get A COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment?
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The demand for vaccine far exceeds the supply right now. While we continue to work with our community partners to offer more locations and appointments for those in Phases 1A and 1B, the reality is that vaccinating hundreds of thousands of people is going to take time. Below, you’ll find updates on what actions to take if you or a loved one would like to get the vaccine. |
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Appointment Availability Update
Here is the latest information on appointments as of Tuesday, 1/12 at 5 p.m.
- Appointments for all Phase 1B prioritized populations are still available at the 24/7 State Farm Stadium site run by ADHS. Learn more >
- Appointments for all Phase 1B prioritized populations will open up next week at Grand Canyon University. View announcement >
- Special events are being planned for school staff and law enforcement staff eligible in Phase 1B. This will provide them with a separate option that is mindful of their specific work hours and needs.
- Appointments for adults 75 years and older at local pharmacies are limited to how many doses of vaccine are available. Search for appointments >
- Two of the five original Maricopa County PODs (regional vaccination sites) have some appointments available. See sites and registration links
- Additional times and locations will become available in the coming days. Check back regularly at Maricopa.gov/COVID19Vaccine1B >
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Booking Vaccine Appointments Online
The vaccine appointment scheduling system for the State Farm Stadium site operated by ADHS and the southwest and southeast sites operated by Maricopa County is run by Arizona Department of Health Services. We encourage you to go to podvaccine.azdhs.gov to look for and book an appointment.
If you are a senior or someone without access to a computer, you can have a loved one book the appointment for you. That person can use their own email address to receive the confirmation message. For information on how to schedule a vaccine appointment for a family member, go to https://azhealth.gov/patientportalguide.
Need help? Call ADHS Tech Support at 602-542-1000 or email podvaccine-triage@azdhs.gov.
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Why Are Pharmacies Only Vaccinating Those Who Are 75 And Older?
Maricopa County is working with local pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination for one of our highest risk populations, those age 75 and older, who are most likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19. This partnership adds to existing federal efforts to utilize pharmacies to provide on-site clinics to vaccinate residents and staff at long-term care facilities. As more pharmacy sites are added to provide vaccine and more doses become available, we will be able to expand to other prioritized populations.
If you are having trouble finding an appointment with pharmacies listed on our website, try looking further out in the schedule or check back in a day or two. As these pharmacies receive additional allocations of vaccine, they will add more appointments.
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How Much Vaccine Do We Have Right Now And How Much Do We Need?
We have received more than 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to date, and it has all been administered to people or allocated to partners for dispensing. We estimate we will need more than one million doses to vaccinate everyone in Phases 1A and 1B. What that means is that we all have to be patient. As more vaccine is available to more groups of people, more locations will open to provide vaccine. Eventually, we will reach a point where COVID-19 vaccine is available through doctors’ offices, pharmacies, clinics, outpatient providers, and other healthcare facilities, similar to how widely available the flu shot is
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A Reminder About Who Is Eligible To Get Vaccinated Right Now
Right now, vaccination appointments are being offered to priority populations in Phase 1B. Information pertaining to each group is linked below:
If you are not in these groups, it’s not your turn yet. Please be patient. We are working to get the vaccine to as many as possible, as soon as possible.
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How Will I Know When And How To Get My Second Dose?
It is recommended to get your second dose of the Pfizer vaccine three weeks after your first dose. The second dose of Moderna is recommended four weeks after your first dose. Wherever you get vaccinated, ask about the process of scheduling a second appointment. It may be different depending on your vaccination location.
The important thing is that you hold onto the vaccination record card you receive at your appointment, which will tell you which vaccine you got and when you received it. You’ll want to bring this to your second appointment to ensure you get the right vaccine for your second dose.
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Do I Need To Wear A Mask If I’ve Received The COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19 is still circulating widely in our community. Even if you’ve been vaccinated, it’s still a good idea to take preventive measures until enough people have been vaccinated that we achieve community immunity.
Remember: an important part of what we’re doing is trying to limit the burden on our health care system. Today, 92% of in-patient beds and 92% of ICU beds in Arizona are full.
Taking preventive measures (such as wearing a mask) helps keep you and your family safe, even after you’ve gotten a vaccine.
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What Can I Do To Slow The Spread Of COVID-19?
Medical experts agree that some basic measures can help keep you and your family safe:
- Limit contact with people outside of your household.
- Wear a mask and keep six feet of distance when you are around people outside of your household. Remember, outside is safer than inside.
- Stay home when you’re sick, and be cautious even if you feel well in case you’re asymptomatic.
- Follow quarantine guidelines if you have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Get a flu shot if you haven’t already.
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s your turn.
Get more information on preventive measures and what to do if you’re sick at Maricopa.gov/COVID19.
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