VACCINE ELIGIBILITY EXPANDS TO RESIDENTS 16 AND OLDER STATEWIDE
News Release from DoH, Apr 19, 2021
HONOLULU – Hawai‘i has reached Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccination program. This means all Hawai‘i residents age 16 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.
Hawai‘i County, Maui County, and Kaua‘i County advanced to Phase 2 in early April. O‘ahu moved into Phase 2 this morning.
“Schedule your vaccine as soon as you can,” advised Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “We don’t have enough to vaccinate everyone immediately, but you can schedule your shot now. If you can’t get an appointment today, you’ll be able to get one in the near future.”
People are urged to visit the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com for vaccine opportunities.
Teens 16 and 17 years old are reminded to seek appointments for Pfizer vaccines. Pfizer has Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for people age 16 and older. Moderna vaccine is reserved for people 18 and above.
Older adults who may need additional assistance with online sign-up or who qualify for transportation services are invited to call Aloha United Way 2-1-1.
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VACCINE ELIGIBILITY EXPANDS TO PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OLDER ON O‘AHU
News Release from Hawaii DoH, April 8, 2021
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will expand COVID-19 v and above beginning Monday, April 12.
“This is a great opportunity for residents 50 and older on O‘ahu to register before vaccine eligibility opens to everyone 16 and older on April 19,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “I encourage everyone who is eligible today to schedule their appointment as soon as possible.”
A wide variety of vaccination options can be found on the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com. Services for older adults who may need additional assistance with online sign-up or who qualify for transportation services are available by calling Aloha United Way
2-1-1.
“Local pharmacies often have appointments available, so I advise going to hawaiicovid19.com and looking for a vaccine at a pharmacy near you,” Char added.
People 16 and older are already eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in Hawai‘i County, Maui County, and Kaua‘i County.
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