Sevier County Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to 16 and Older

The Sevier County Health Department is expanding vaccine eligibility to residents 16 and older.

Free COVID-19 vaccination is available at certain local pharmacies, physician offices and at the Sevier County Health Department. Find a vaccine appointment near you on vaccinefinder.org

The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in individuals 16 and older. Individuals 16 and older may call 866-442-5301 or visit vaccinefinder.org to find a site that offers the Pfizer vaccine (individuals under age 18 must have parental consent). You must be 18 or older to receive the Moderna vaccine.

The Sevier County Health Department extended hours to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination in the community and offers vaccination by appointment. To book your appointment, visit Vaccinate.tn.gov and click the blue “Proceed to COVID-19 questionnaire” button at the bottom of the page to start your registration. If you need help scheduling your vaccination, please call 866-442-5301.

Beginning March 31st, the Sevier County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination site at the Sevier County Health Department will be open to provide vaccinations from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesdays each week.

“We’re eager to offer these additional opportunities for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations in a way that works more conveniently with their schedules,” said Emma Davis, Sevier County Health Director. “The more people in Sevier County who choose to get their vaccinations, the sooner our community can return to normal day-to-day activities.”

The Sevier County Health Department reminds all Sevier County residents that in addition to vaccination, wearing a face mask, maintaining social distance and getting tested when exposed or sick are critical to controlling the pandemic.

Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan focuses on those most at risk for serious illness and death from COVID-19. Learn what phase of the vaccination plan you’re in at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/eligibility/.