January 14, 2021

Update to the COVID Vaccine Distribution

We are continuing to receive a high volume of phone calls and portal messages requesting information on obtaining the COVID vaccine. Here is what we know currently:

All information on the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is provided through the Georgia Department of Health website, https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine. Currently, vaccination doses are being distributed in three phases. As of this notice, the Georgia Department of Public Health continues to administer the vaccine in Phase 1a+ which includes:

• Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, EMS personnel, environmental services, etc.)
• Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
• Adults aged 65+ and their caregivers
• Law enforcement, firefighters, first responders

According to the Department of Health, the available vaccine supply is very limited and public health departments are scheduling vaccinations by appointment only. Depending on vaccine supply allocations from the federal government, it may be weeks before additional providers will have vaccine available for quicker and more widespread distribution. If you qualify within one of the groups listed, be patient and check the Georgia Department of Health website daily for appointment availability. https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine

PLEASE NOTE: We have no plans to administer the vaccine in our office. Our providers cannot provide letters or any documentation that will help you obtain a vaccination any earlier than outlined by the phase guidelines. The public health departments are proceeding strictly within the guidelines outlined in the plan phases. You will be asked through the scheduling process for whatever information that qualifies you to receive it at the appropriate phase. You will also be asked to provide your identification to verify this information at the time of the vaccination, so it is important that everyone follows the guidelines provided. Anyone not qualifying in within the operating guidelines will not be administered the vaccine. This means there is nothing our office can give you to help you get one any sooner.

Our providers and staff realize we are living through an incredibly stressful time and we want to be as supportive to our patients as possible. We encourage those of you who are anxious to be vaccinated to continue to monitor the Georgia Department of Health website for updates and schedule your appointment as soon as you become eligible to do so.

Wishing you continued good health,

The Providers and Staff at SEED