BRUNSWICK, Georgia: March 16, 2021 – Southeast Georgia Health System
is offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents meeting
current eligibility criteria at their Brunswick and Kingsland Vaccine
Clinics. Appointments can be scheduled online at
sghs.org/covid19-vaccine.
Brunswick Campus, Linda S. Pinson Conference Center
2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Camden Community Recreation Center
1050 Wildcat Drive, Kingsland
Every Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Effective March 15, an expanded group of individuals may receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Beginning March 15, 2021, the following populations will be eligible for
COVID vaccination in Georgia: Adults aged 55 and over, individuals with
disabilities, individuals aged 16 years and older with certain medical
conditions that increase their risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Note:
Pfizer is the only COVID vaccine currently approved for children aged
16 and older. Conditions include:
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- COPD
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart Conditions
- Immunocompromised State
- Liver Disease
- Neurologic Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Thalassemia
Those receiving the vaccine must be available for a second dose 21 days
later. Individuals receiving the vaccine must provide a form of identification,
and should wear a shirt that provides access to their upper arm. Masks
are required when in a Health System facility. Following the vaccination,
recipients will be required to remain in an observation area for 15 minutes
to ensure they do not experience any adverse reaction.
Even after receiving the vaccine, it remains extremely important to continue
following safety protocols. Wear a mask, social distance, wash hands frequently
and avoid large gatherings. Updated vaccine information is available on
the Health System’s website at
sghs.org/covid-19.