COVID vaccines available in small quantities at public health units COVID vaccines available in small quantities at public health units By KPLC Digital Team and Jennifer Lott | February 4, 2021 at 10:41 AM CST - Updated February 4 at 9:38 PM LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Vaccines for COVID-19 are now available at public health units, state health officials say. The vaccines have been provided in small quantities and are available by appointment only through Feb. 15. Vaccines will be provided in a drive-thru format, weather permitting. To qualify, you must be 70 years old or older, or a health care worker. Register and make an appointment HERE or by calling your parish’s health unit.