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May 17, 2021
Officials with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department shared their thoughts.
“Individuals who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks or physically social distance whenever they’re out and about and around people, so that means if you’re meeting friends or you’re at work or if you’re in a crowded place, you no longer have to wear a mask,” said Mallory Cooke, Public Information Officer for the health department.
Cooke says to keep in mind this guideline change does not apply everywhere.
“The CDC says you don’t have to wear a mask, but if it’s required by law or ordinance or a business wants you to wear a mask, they do have that right,” she said.
Health department to distribute Pfizer vaccines to children ages 12-15
May 12, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. Beginning Thursday, May 13, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced they will begin distributing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to residents ages 12 to 15.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a news release.
“We’re excited to begin giving COVID-19 vaccine to this younger population,” Regional Director Kim Tedford said. “The more people who get vaccinated the closer we get to reaching heard immunity and getting back to normal life.”
The health department is currently offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccination appointments Monday through Saturday. Vaccines are available during the following dates and times:
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May 6, 2021
The health department has 240 doses of the vaccine to distribute between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, May 10.
The health dept. says individuals will receive the vaccine on a first come, first serve basis.
You do not need an appointment, but you will need to bring a valid ID, according to a news release.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is currently only approved for individuals 18-years-old and older.
For more information, call the Jackson-Madison County Public Information Line at (731) 240-1771.
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