COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon and Atrium Health Navicent Children’s Care Downtown Macon
Vaccines have been approved for use in individuals aged 12 and older
Public COVID-19 vaccination services are now available at two Atrium Health Navicent physicians’ office locations, the health system announced on Tuesday.
Vaccines for adults and children aged 12 and older are available at the following locations:
· Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon, 3780 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon
· Atrium Health Navicent Children’s Care Downtown Macon, 744 First Street, Macon
Vaccine-only appointments are available, but vaccines are also offered for eligible patients during their office visit.
Third dose booster shots for immunocompromised individuals are available at both locations. To schedule a vaccine-only appointment, visit www.CovidsafeGA.org. Vaccine availability is allocated and managed by the state. A parent or guardian must accompany minors to all vaccine appointments.
“Vaccination is our proven best method to stop the spread of this devastating virus and prevent severe illness,” said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. “Protect yourself and your loved ones. Get vaccinated today.”
Full U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval was granted for the Pfizer vaccine last month for use in individuals aged 16 and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization for children aged 12 through 15 and for third dose administration in certain immunocompromised individuals.
The Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines have been approved for emergency use in everyone aged 18 and older.
Vaccinated individuals and those waiting to be vaccinated are encouraged to continue to practice COVID-safe behaviors including wearing a mask in public, social distancing and frequent hand washing. Individuals with health questions about being vaccinated are asked to consult with their primary care physician.
About Atrium Health Navicent
Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation’s leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home – including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation. For more information, please visit www.NavicentHealth.org.