By Scott Carlson-NP Post
After shipping delays due to weather prompted warnings of potential vaccine appointment cancellations, the West Central District Health Department (WCDHD) announced that their shipment did indeed arrive.
On February 22, 2021, WCDHD received a shipment of 1400 doses of the Moderna Vaccine. The shipment was for the weeks of February 14, 2021 and February 21, 2021.
“We are elated that we have received our vaccine shipment and there are no cancellations expected in the near future,” said Shannon Vanderheiden, Executive Director of West Central District Health Department.
WCDHD says 200 of the 1400 doses received will be allocated to USave Pharmacy for distribution to individuals who have already registered for the vaccine.
The remaining doses are allocated for first and second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled by WCDHD through March 5, 2021.
In addition, North Platte’s Walmart Pharmacy will receive 200 doses this week from the Federal Pharmacy Program. Both USave Pharmacy and Walmart will vaccinate those who have already registered with WCDHD.
According to officials, individuals who are registered with WCDHD, and within the current priority groups, will receive an email with a link to choose location, date and time for vaccine. Location sites will include WCDHD, Walmart Pharmacy, and USave Pharmacy. Scheduling is based on priority group and order of registration receipt.
As a reminder, please refrain from canceling COVID-19 vaccine appointments unless absolutely necessary. Currently, WCDHD is booked through the end of March, so officials say to expect a rescheduled appointment to be in April or later.
WCDHD says for second dose appointments needing to be rescheduled, there is a potential the appointment will not be rescheduled within the timeframe of 28 days for Moderna and 21 days for Pfizer.