Dr. Danny Avula estimates around 350,000 Virginians would be eligible in December for the booster shot but says your sense of urgency shouldn't be as high as getting the initial dose.
Updated information needed for those pre-registered to receive a vaccine
VA State Vaccine Coordinator Danny Avula answers vaccine registration questions By Elizabeth Holmes | March 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM EST - Updated March 7 at 9:16 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Health is now telling everyone who is pre-registered for a vaccine to update their information as soon as possible. If you don’t, your vaccine appointment may be delayed.
Dr. Danny Avula, Virginia’s vaccine coordinator, told NBC29 in an interview that the change is necessary as more groups become eligible for the vaccine.
“It will give them an opportunity to confirm that they are in the system, but they can update their address info if they’ve moved, they can update anything else about their status that might change them from a 1B to a 1A, or a 1C to a 1B,” Avula said. “There are some data fields where they didn’t necessarily have the option to put in all the relevant informa
Walmart begins vaccination clinics in Hampton Roads
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NORFOLK, Va. - Walmart began mass vaccination clinics at two off-site locations this week in Hampton Roads, the state s vaccination coordinator said Friday.
The vaccinations are happening in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, but Dr. Danny Avula did not provide the exact locations.
The clinics are by appointment only and are prioritizing people 65 and older. Each site is getting about 1,200 doses from Pfizer to split over three days. People who pre-registered through the state s vaccination database are being called to set up appointments. We could use it all. They re fantastic partners, and obviously are reaching areas where we need additional vaccination capacity, Avula said in a call with reporters.
Local vaccine pre-registration to close Friday as Virginia builds centralized system
New system expected to be up Tuesday morning
New statewide pre-registration vaccine website to launch Tuesday By NBC12 Newsroom | February 12, 2021 at 10:21 AM EST - Updated February 12 at 8:11 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginians looking to register for a COVID-19 vaccine may have to wait until next week as the state creates a centralized system.
Starting Friday evening, all local health districts will close their pre-registration forms at the direction of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
“What you’re doing when you pre-register is you’re getting in line for an upcoming event,” said Dr. Danny Avula, the State Vaccine Coordinator.
After CVS announced it will begin administering coronavirus vaccines to Virginians ages 65 and older on Friday, February 12, many people were left wondering why they don’t qualify for these vaccinations even though they’re at high risk.