MADISON COUNTY — Last week, Madison County Department of Health (MCDOH) announced the creation of a COVID-19 vaccination waitlist for individuals ages 18 and older.
According to the announcement, the waitlist will be used when there are appointment “no shows” or “extra” doses of the vaccine available.
“When a vial is open, we do not want to waste it,” said Madison County Public Information Officer Samantha Field. “So we will [contact] people off the list to use up that vial. We have had a number of no shows, but, to date, we have not wasted any doses. We have an amazing staff.”
To be placed on the waitlist, fill out an online form or contact the Madison County COVID-19 Hotline at 315-366-2770.
Waitlisted individuals will be notified as soon as an appointment becomes available. Calls or emails will be made for appointments that same day.
As of March 24 (prior to that day’s clinics), MCDOH had administered a total of 7,455 doses — 5,248 first doses and 2,207 second doses — of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
“ . . . Now that there is more vaccine being allocated, we want to make sure those in our community have the opportunity to get vaccinated,” said Madison County Public Health Director Eric Faisst in a March 24 press release. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and those you love from COVID-19. Thousands of our residents have already been vaccinated; it shows that these vaccines are safe. Sign up today.”
Madison County administers vaccines on the SUNY Morrisville campus at Hamilton Hall, at the parks and recreation building in Chittenango, and at a new location in the Northside Shopping Center in Oneida.
No walk-ins are admitted. Vaccine shots are free.
According to the county, extra doses may continue to be available during its clinic days until the current New York State eligibility requirements are expanded.
Once eligibility expands, individuals will be asked to sign up for clinic appointments on their own.
All MCDOH clinic appointments can be found at madisoncounty.ny.gov.
For assistance making an appointment, call the COVID-19 Hotline at 315-366-2770.
MCDOH reminds residents that there are still cases of COVID-19 in the community.
“Stay home if you have symptoms of illness and limit how much you go out in public,” the March 24 press release says. “If you do go out, please remember the 3 W’s — wear a cloth face covering, watch your social distancing, and wash your hands. Even though people are getting vaccinated, COVID-19 is still in our community and we must all work together to limit the spread and protect each other.”
