MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Appointments can be made now for COVID-19 vaccinations to be administered this week in Whitehaven.
The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) is partnering with Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC),to begin offering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Whitehaven Center at 1234 Finley Drive on Friday, February 5.
Pfizer first dose vaccines will be offered on both a drive-thru and walk-in basis, by appointment only each Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through February 27, for those currently eligible to be vaccinated.
Links to sign up for appointments are posted on the Health Department’s COVID-19 landing page, here. If you do not have internet access, you can call 901-222-7468 (901-222-SHOT) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Those who are currently eligible to be vaccinated include first responders, health care workers, funeral/mortuary workers, and anyone age 75 or older. A detailed list of populations currently eligible for vaccination is available here. Those who do not meet eligibility criteria will not be vaccinated.
Important reminders:
- Do not sign up for an appointment if you are not eligible to be vaccinated at this time.
- An appointment is required for vaccination. Do not go to the vaccination site if you do not have an appointment.
- Do not arrive more than an hour before your appointment time. Those who arrive more than an hour early will be told to return later.
