Jeffco Offers Vaccinations To People 70 And Older: What To Know

JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO — Jefferson County Public Health will begin vaccinating people ages 70 and older Wednesday in Arvada, public health officials announced Monday.

The COVID-19 vaccines will be offered in limited doses, by appointment, at the agency's clinic in the Arvada Fire Protection District Training Center, 6651 Indiana Street, officials said.

"Due to the limited nature of the vaccine, appointments are expected to fill quickly," Jeffco Public Health said in a news release.

"We will continue to offer additional appointments as more vaccine becomes available."

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The clinic is hosted with support from the Arvada Fire Protection District, Arvada Police Department and volunteers from organizations across the county, officials said. The vaccine will also continue to be available to those classified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in Phase 1A and 1B.1.

“We believe we’ve come close to saturation among our Jeffco healthcare workers and first responders — that’s good news, because it means more of our frontline, essential workers are going to be protected against COVID-19 moving forward,” said Christine Billings, manager of the office of Pandemic Response at Jefferson County Public Health.

“Now, we can begin to make sure that other populations in Jeffco who are vulnerable to the virus, such as adults aged 70 and older, have greater access to the vaccine.”

The COVID-19 vaccines are free, and insurance is not required.

Those who don't have an appointment won't be vaccinated, Jeffco Public Health said.

"In addition to the expanded vaccination efforts at JCPH, there are many others within Jeffco’s health and medical system who are working hard to vaccinate older adults, including hospitals, primary care providers and pharmacies," Jeffco Public Health's news release says.

"If you have been contacted by or have already scheduled a vaccine through one of these channels, please keep your appointment."

>> You can sign up for an appointment to be vaccinated at the Jeffco Public Health clinic here.

>> Learn more about what's required for your vaccination appointment here.