Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Health Department is offering extended hours to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination in the community.
Beginning March 22nd, the Henry County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination site at Henry County Fairgrounds will be open to provide vaccinations from 4 to 6:30 PM on Tuesdays and 7 AM to 8:30 AM on Thursdays 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 Henry County Health Director Tracy Byrd. “The more people in Henry County who choose to get their vaccinations, the sooner our community can return to normal day-to-day activities.”
Henry County is now vaccinating residents in Phases 1 and 2 of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, along with anyone aged 55 and older. The Henry County Health Department offers COVID-19 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 731-642-4025
or 866-442-5301.
The Henry County Health Department reminds all Henry 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/.
Photo: Henry County EMA Director Ron Watkins receives his vaccine at the health department earlier this year.