The Marion County Public Health Department will hold three by appointment COVID-19 vaccination clinics at its office this week. Everyone in Phase 1A through Phase 1B Tier 4 is eligible to receive doses. These groups include healthcare personnel, long term residential care residents and staff, pastors and church personnel who visit health facilities, all first responders, PK-12 school staff, early childhood education, state licensed/registered childcare workers, and all persons 65 years and older. Persons under 65 years old with qualifying health concerns are now eligible.

First dose clinics will be held by appointment only on Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th. A second dose by appointment clinic will be held Wednesday, March 17th. Those wanting to receive a vaccine need to provide identification and proof of eligibility. Click here to schedule appointments.

CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE, MARCH 16,18, 2021
*Must live or work in Marion County*
Healthcare personnel
long term care, assisted living, residential care residents and staff
Pastors and church personnel who visit hospitals
Phase 1B Tier 1 all first responders (e.g., firefighters, police officers, and child welfare social workers)
PK-12 school staff
early childhood education
state licensed/registered childcare workers
all persons 65 years and older
Persons under 65 years old with qualifying health concerns:
All cancers, including survivors
chronic kidney disease
COPD
Asthma
downs syndrome
heart failure
coronary artery disease
cardiomyopathies
immune compromised
solid organ transplant
sickle cell 
diabetes
Individuals with disabilities living in home settings that require direct care staff, and their direct care staff (including family members).  Direct care staff is expected to bring and assist these people in clinic.
Tier 3 Government officials, to ensure continuity of government including staff.
*High Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Smokers are not yet eligible in Marion County*
For assistance with scheduling an appointment call 641-828-2238.