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Just last week, David Raines Community Health Centers received a shipment of hundreds of doses of the Moderna vaccine. So people age 70 or older are being urged to call and make an appointment right now.
A drive-through vaccination clinic is being set up at the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport.
These shots will only be available for those over aged 70 and you must pre-register or you will not be allowed to get the shot.
Click here to register if you are qualified.
Again, the folks at LSU health say Pre-registration is required and essential to minimizing wait time.
You should also bring your ID and insurance information even though they are pre-registered, wear a mask and wear clothing with easy access to upper arm where vaccine will be administered.
Once you pull up, you stay in your car to get the vaccine and then you will pull up and wait 15 minutes to make sure there are no side effects that need attention.