COVID-19 Vaccine Update

UPDATE: HOTLINE WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS IN NORTH GEORGIA

North GA — Due to an overwhelming response to the recently announced expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility beginning on Monday, January 11 in Georgia, the North Georgia Health District is experiencing some technical difficulties as large volumes of traffic hit our online system. Therefore, starting Friday, January 8, the district will add a toll-free hotline number as a means for eligible individuals to make an appointment for a vaccination at their local county health department. That number to our Call Center will be 1-888-881-1474.

As of Monday, January 11, 2021, COVID-19 vaccinations will be provided at Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties to these groups of individuals that will be part of the newly expanded Phase 1-A of the Georgia COVID-19 Vaccination Plan:

  • Staff in clinical settings (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMS, laboratory staff, environmental services). 
  • Residents and staff at long-term care facilities who have been unable to get vaccinated. 
  • All adults 65 years of age or older and their caregivers, and law enforcement and fire personnel.

Beginning Friday, January 8, to make a vaccination appointment, eligible residents should call 1-888-881-1474. Residents can resume registration online beginning Monday, January 11 at www.nghd.orgIf you experience difficulties getting through, please be patient and be assured you will be provided an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

Residents must preregister to be vaccinated and must register in the county where they live or work. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

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