Tennessee Department of Health opens teacher, 65 plus vaccinations beginning next week

Tennessee Department of Health opens teacher, 65 plus vaccinations beginning next week
The Tennessee Department of Health announced that its moving into the next stage of vaccination beginning next week.
Author: Rebecca Butcher
Updated: 10:22 PM CST February 16, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Tennessee Department of Health announced Tuesday a new age group and added teachers to the list of people who can be vaccinated.   
The state health department announced that teachers and those 65 and older will be able to get vaccinated starting next Monday.  
The update is an added benefit to schools districts. SCS already vaccinated hundreds of teachers Monday.   
Since senior citizens aged 70 and plus are at the highest risk for hospitalizations and deaths, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey, wants to encourage the older population to still get vaccinated.   

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