Everyone in NE and IA age 16 and above are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (Those age 16-17 can receive only the Pfizer vaccine.)
Local health departments decide when different groups are eligible to receive a vaccine. Vaccine distribution is owned by the states and local health departments. When CHI Health is able to offer vaccines to broader groups, we will update that information on this page.
The FDA issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in December 2020. An EUA for the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine was issued in February 2021. We do not know exactly how soon everyone will get the vaccine, but we can tell you the order of prioritization as we follow state guidelines. State Guidelines (Nebraska). State guidelines (Iowa).
See an up-to-date PDF of all the most common questions around the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) and its community partners will host four community clinics beginning Feb. 1 in an effort to provide Douglas County residents in Phase 1B with their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. One of the locations that they have chosen for distribution is CHI Health Immanuel.
At this time, anyone age 16 or older can head over to the DCHD sign up page to sign up for the first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. (If you are between the ages of 16 through 18 years old, you will need parental consent and a guardian present with you in order to get the vaccine. The only vaccine you will qualify for is the Pfizer vaccine.) Anyone in this group who does not have any computer access is asked to call the Health Department’s Information Line at (402) 444-3400 to set an appointment (stay on the line to hear full list of options.)
If you are coming to Immanuel for your appointment, here is a wayfinding map of where to park near the Immanuel conference center.
For more information, including all locations and times, view the full DCHD press release.
For Sarpy County, visit the Sarpy/Cass Public Health website or call (402) 593-3678.
Visit the City of Lincoln Health Department website for current updates to register to be notified when you are able to receive a vaccine.
Visit the Central District Health Department website or call (308) 385-5175 and leave your name, birthdate and phone number.
Visit the Two Rivers Public Health Department website for more information and to register.
Visit the Southeast District Health Department website or call (402) 274-3993.
Visit the Taylor County Public Health website.
For information on all other Nebraska or Iowa counties, please visit the links below:
For answers to general questions about getting a vaccine at VA, read the VA FAQs. If you don’t find your answer there, call MyVA411 main information line at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711).
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