A Shot in the Arm: COVID-19 Vaccination Update
“You can’t tell the players without a scorecard,” the caption of a 1947 cartoon by Herbert L. Block (Herblock), aptly describes today’s constantly changing COVID vaccine information. Amidst the confusion, Sunrise Neighborhood Assistance Program (SNAP) wants to provide updates for scheduling vaccination appointments for all those who are eligible.
Currently, we know the following ways to make a
COVID vaccination appointment:
- If you are 65 or older, you may register for the vaccine, which is being administered at a drive-through site on the campus mall at the University of Arizona on Campbell Avenue.
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If you are unable to access the website or wish to speak to someone, call 844-542-8201.
NOTE: As of February 18th, all available vaccine appointments at this Tucson state-run POD (point of distribution) have been filled until early March.
The Pima County Health Department is opening pre-registration for the 65+ population this week.
- Vaccine sites are Banner Health South (Kino Stadium) Tucson Medical Center (TMC), and Tucson Convention Center (TCC). Kino Stadium and TMC are drive-through sites. TCC is a walk-up site.
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To register, go to pima.gov/covid19vaccine or if you prefer, call 520-222-0119 for appointments at TMC or TCC or call 833-509-0908 for help getting an appointment at Banner South-Kino Stadium.
NOTE: Vaccinations at the Banner North Cancer Center location will end on March 4.
Veterans with a VA Medical Card
Call 520-792-1450 to schedule a vaccine appointment. Callers MUST have a VA Medical Card, which allows them to receive care at the VA facility.
Please remember that the amount of vaccine available each week in Pima County will determine the number of actual inoculations. The allotment nationwide still is uncertain and imprecise.
