In December 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two COVID-19 Vaccines. These vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is an important way you can protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19.
This page will be updated with vaccine distribution details as they become available.
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January 28, 2021
The Edge at Warren
3231 Washington Rd
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This page will be updated with vaccine distribution details as they become available.
Keep checking back, and like us on Facebook for the latest details as soon as they’re available.
January 28, 2021
The Edge at Warren
3231 Washington Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
Quantities of the vaccine are still limited. To make sure the vaccine is distributed
fairly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Georgia Department of Public
Health have established priority groups based on risk of exposure and the potential
health impact of COVID-19. Only people in the approved priority group can receive
the vaccine at this time. Augusta University Health System is working with state and
federal officials to distribute vaccines according to Georgia Department of Health criteria.
Georgia COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
At this time, only people in Group 1A are eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
in Georgia. This includes:
Healthcare workers, including nurses, physicians, EMS, laboratory technicians, environmental
services
Long-term care facilities (LCTF) staff and residents
Adults 65+ and their caregivers
Law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders
Anyone 70 years and older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions
Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
Admitted hospital patients, who are aged 65 years and older, as long as they do not
currently have COVID-19, and a provider feels it is indicated for them
State/local government employees and their contractors who are mission-critical for
maintaining operations of COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in SC
Healthcare workers
Anesthesiology assistants, registered cardiovascular invasive specialists, and operating
room staff
Athletic Trainers
American Sign Language (ASL) and other interpreters in healthcare facilities
Autopsy room staff, coroners, embalmers, and funeral home staff at risk of exposure
to bodily fluids
Chiropractors
Dentists and dental hygienists and technicians
Dietary and food services staff in healthcare facilities
Environmental services staff in healthcare facilities
Harbor pilots
Home health and hospice workers
Hospital transport personnel
Hospital inpatients 65 and older
Laboratory personnel and phlebotomists
Licensed dietitians
Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) residents and staff
Medical assistants
Medical first responders (paid and volunteer): EMS; fire department and law enforcement
personnel who provide emergency medical care
Nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse’s aides/ assistants
Opticians and optometrists and assistants/ technicians
Persons providing medical care in correctional facilities and correctional officers
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Physical and occupational therapists and assistants
Physicians, including medical house staff (i.e., interns, residents, fellows), and
physician assistants
Podiatrists
Public health healthcare workers who are frequently interacting with persons with
potential COVID-19 infection
Radiology technicians
Respiratory care practitioners, such as respiratory therapists
Speech language pathologists and assistants and audiologists
Appointments are not currently being offered over the phone, in person, or on site.
What should I bring to my vaccination appointment?
Printed copy of your vaccination confirmation or email
On arrival to the vaccination site, you are required to wear a mask and practice social
distancing
Please bring your government issued photo ID (ie, driver’s license) that matches the
address and date of birth you entered during registration
If registering due to your role/occupation, also bring proof to verify you qualify
to receive vaccination: employer badge, license, picture of license, personalized
letter from employer, etc.
What should I expect when I arrive for my appointment?
Vaccines will be provided only by appointment, while supplies last.
After your vaccine injection, you will be asked to stay for a minimum of 15 minutes
for observation.
Side effects may feel like flu and even affect your ability to do daily activities,
but they should go away in a few days.
You will need 2 shots in order for them to work—remember to get the second shot even
if you have side effects after the first shot, unless a healthcare provider tells
you not to get a second shot.
It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination—the COVID-19
vaccine may not protect you until a week or two after your secondshot.
