On April 19th, individuals ages 16+ became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but some of us are confused on how to receive one. In this article, you will learn about how to schedule a vaccination and the potential benefits and/or risks associated with it.
Individuals 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Oregon. Depending on where and when you want to get your vaccine, here are a few different options you can look into in order to get it.
If you have not seen already, Grants Pass High School is giving out vaccines on May 6th and 7th from 12:30 - 4:30 pm, coordinated by the Josephine County Health Department, which will be located in the commons. If you have any questions, be sure to email Ryan Thompson, our school principal, and he will do his best to find answers for you.
For fellow friends who hate talking to people on the phone, Josephine County Online gives you an easily accessible and convenient way to schedule your appointment without having to talk to anyone. Clicking on the link below will take you to the Josephine County website.
It should take you to a page that looks like this:
Click on the underlined word in the middle of the page that says “Here” or click the button below to be taken directly to the scheduling page.
Following this request is super simple. Scroll down and fill out the information that is required, click search and it will take you to a page that lists all of the places you are able to get the vaccine.
Please look through all of the options that are available to you and choose one that best fits.
Click on the time that you would like to schedule an appointment and it should take you to the Josephine County COVID-19 request form.
Fill out the information, as followed. When that is finished, click the button that says “Book appointment.” If you have decided that the date/time you have chosen no longer works, you can click “Change Appointment.” After that you should be good to go.
If you have any questions about your appointment, call (541) 916 -7030 or you can find other contact information here Josephine County Online-Contact Us
If you are looking for a different way to schedule your vaccine or the Josephine County website was too overwhelming for you, don’t worry. Here is a different option. I was extremely overwhelmed by it, too.
The Grants Pass Clinic has done an amazing job at scheduling appointments. If you would like to make an appointment through them, call (541) 476-6644. This number will take you to the front desk, ask the amazing person there if you can schedule an appointment to get your vaccine. They should forward you to another department that will schedule your appointment. They will ask you your name, a few yes or no questions, and give you options for dates and times you can go in to schedule your appointment.
Through their website, you can also schedule an appointment online. Clicking on the button below should take you to the Grants Pass Clinic website.
This is the page you should be looking at after clicking on the link above.
You will want to click on the big underlined words on the right side of the page that say “Book Online.” It will take you to different appointment options. Browse through the best location for you. After that, click the time and date that works best. When you have found the best location, date, and time, fill out the information it asks. Then, click the button that says “Book appointment,” or if you have decided that the date/time you have chosen no longer works, you can click “Change Appointment.”
If you have any questions I suggest calling Grants Pass Clinic at the number: (541) 476-6644. Ask to be transferred to the vaccine scheduling and ask them the questions you have.
There are many more options you can look into regarding the COVID vaccine and scheduling. If you are confused or have questions about a certain website or distributor, make sure to find out their contact information, which is usually listed on the website to find out more.
Here are some information from the CDC you may benefit from:
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
Possible Side Effects After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
