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Vaccination Appointments Open Next Week for Phase 1A and 1B Residents in Atlantic

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March 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic, IA — Officials with the Cass County Health System, Thursday (March 4th), announced Rex Pharmacy has secured more than 1,100 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and is working in cooperation with Cass County Public Health to administer the vaccine to southwest Iowa residents. Cass County Public Health Director Beth Olsen said “This is fantastic news! Now, the challenge is that we have a very short window of opportunity to get these vaccines used.” Olsen said they are calling everyone left on their list for appointments, and that they “Anticipate that we’re going to be done with that list and still have room for more folks.”

Anyone in the area that is currently eligible in either Phase 1A or Phase 1B, which includes adults 65 and older, is encouraged to sign up immediately as appointments may be available as early as Monday, March 8.

To sign up, complete the survey at casshealth.org/covidvaccine or call (712) 243-3250 and press 7. Olsen says “One thing to keep in mind is that we’re happy to vaccinate anyone who is eligible. We won’t turn away someone from another county, so if you qualify, you can sign up to get the vaccine anywhere that is convenient for you.”

Officials note also, that if you plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine and a mammogram soon, you should:
🎗️Schedule your mammogram before receiving the first vaccine dose OR
🎗️Allow at least four weeks after the second dose of vaccine before your mammogram.
The vaccine may cause temporary lymph node swelling that is part of a normal immune response but can impact screening results. To learn more contact CCHS Diagnostic Imaging at 712-243-7450.

And, Olsen says “Until vaccine is widely available to all, it is crucial that Iowans continue to practice the mitigation measures that can slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus

  • Wearing a mask or face covering
  • Practice social distancing with those outside your household
  • Clean your hands frequently with soap and water
  • Stay home if you feel sick.”