Mississippi Seniors Age 75+ Can Now Schedule Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccine

WLOX-TV said the Mississippi State Department of Health is now allowing seniors 75 and older to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations at several locations throughout the state. Appointments can be scheduled online, and the screening program also offers a walkthrough, asking patients a series of questions to confirm they are over 75 or a healthcare worker. The process also asks whether or not a person has been exposed or tested positive for the virus in recent weeks, and whether or not they have received any kind of monoclonal antibody treatment. As of Wednesday morning, the earliest available appointments start on Jan. 18. As more shots become available in the weeks ahead, vaccinations will be expanded to other groups, including essential workers like teachers and first responders, as well as those with chronic ailments that elevate their risk of serious complications from COVID-19.