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Hamilton Co. Health Department Announces Additional First and Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments for Phases 1a1, 1a2, and Adults 75+
The Hamilton County Health Department received new shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. It launched online appointment scheduling for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it announced additional days for the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
First Doses
The Hamilton County Health Department has received additional shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. This new shipment has opened appointment scheduling for individuals currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Individuals seeking their first dose can now schedule appointments online. The current phase status includes individuals in the Phase 1a1 or 1a2 categories living or working in Hamilton County and Hamilton County residents 75 years of age or older. Proof of meeting phase criteria or residency is required at the entrance of the vaccination site. See the registration information below.
When:
Due to high demand, the first dates available for first doses have already been booked online. Please continue to check back on the site to see if new first dose appointments become available.
Where:
Tennessee Riverpark Hubert Fry Center, 4301 Amnicola Highway.
Note: Enter the Riverpark near the Chattanooga State entrance; do not enter Chattanooga State. Look for signs to the vaccination site.
How:
Visit Hamilton County’s website to register for the first dose online; or call Emergency Management’s call center at 423-209-5399 if you do not have access to the internet. Bilingual staff are available.
Second Doses
The Health Department also announced additional days for second dose vaccinations. Individuals who received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on January 4, 5, or 6 can receive second dose vaccinations at a new dispensing location. The Carta Bus Barn, located at 1617 Wilcox Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37406, will be an additional point of dispensing (POD) for second dose vaccinations on February 1, 2, and 4.
How:
Visit https://health.hamiltontn.org/ to register for the second dose online; or call Emergency Management’s call center at 423-209-5399 if you do not have access to the internet.
Steps to Schedule Your Appointment
- The online appointment system is available 24/7 and will be open until all available appointments are filled.
- The call center will be open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST or until all available appointments are filled. The call center is closed Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Reminder
An appointment is required to receive either dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit https://health.hamiltontn.org/ to make an appointment online. For persons without internet access, call 423-209-5399. Phone lines are expected to be busy. Internet appointments are preferred. The full details of the new shipment can be found in the Health Department’s press release.
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