Scheduling booster/second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Veterans Memorial Hospital continues to focus on the 65 and over age group for the COVID-19 vaccine and hopes to be finishing with that age group soon before they move onto the next tier.

For those age 65 years and above who want to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Veterans Memorial Hospital encourages them to either call the COVID-19 line at 563-568-3411 or use the online sign-up option to join a waiting list. Those online sign-up details are listed later in this article. When vaccine is available, those on the list will be called to schedule an appointment. Specific directions will be given as to the location of the vaccination clinic, as well as an appointment time.

Those waiting to receive their second vaccine will receive a phone call to schedule an appointment for their second dose approximately 2 - 7 days before it is due; they should not sign up on-line for that second dose.

Be sure to note that Veterans Memorial Hospital’s and Allamakee County Public Health’s phone numbers come up as “Unknown” on a Caller-ID system. They ask those who are waiting to be contacted regarding their COVID-19 vaccination to answer their phones if they receive an “Unknown” telephone call.

Directions to find the online sign-up option include the following:

1. Go to www.veteransmemorialhospital.com
2. Click on  COVID-19 Vaccination Sign-Up
3. Fill in the simple form which asks for name, age, date of birth, phone number, address, and email address.

Again this sign-up is only for the FIRST dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  Anyone due for their second dose will receive a phone call 2 - 7 days prior to schedule that appointment.  Do not use the on-line sign up for the second dose.

Hartig Drug and The Prescription Shoppe also have online vaccine waiting lists located at https://www.hartigdrug.com/covidvaccine and at https://www.nightingaledrug.com/coronavirus.   Gundersen Clinic will continue to contact their patients when they are able to schedule you for a vaccination appointment.

Also continue to watch the local media for additional updates on COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including local radio stations, newspaper, the Veterans Memorial Hospital Facebook page and website at www.veteransmemorialhospital.com.