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FRHD holds second vaccination event March 24, after publication

The Fallbrook Regional Health District scheduled its second vaccination event for Wednesday, March 24 – after Village News’ press time but before publication.

The event, which was to be held at the district’s Wellness Center on Mission Road, had a total of 150 appointments available to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

The second shot appointment will be available within 21-25 days after the March 24 event, according to the health district.

The event comes a little less than two weeks after FRHD’s first vaccination clinic, which was held at Palomar College’s Fallbrook campus on Friday, March 12. That event served about 285 people, who were all inoculated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

San Diego County is now vaccinating those covered under Phase 1C — those with medical conditions including those who are overweight or obese, those with heart conditions, cancer, asthma and more. The full tier and phase eligibility list is available at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines/phases.html.

With vaccine supplies still short, FRHD CEO Rachel Mason said in an email update March 19 that the health district was still directing local residents who were not able to get a vaccination appointment through the health district or through the county to try seeking vaccines through Tri-City Medical Center, Rite Aid or Palomar Health.

Tri-City now has twice weekly vaccination clinics, and appointments are released at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, according to FRHD. Appointments can be made at https://book.appointment-plus.com/ctbdj1vx/#/.

FRHD said Rite Aid has had to cancel many appointments, but recommended local residents check their website (https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier) to see if new appointments become available.

Palomar Health opened up a vaccination clinic in downtown Escondido, which will be open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with appointments required. The hospital’s website notes that appointments may be cancelled if supply is unavailable. Palomar Health’s vaccination webpage can be accessed at https://www.palomarhealth.org/about-us/covid-vaccine.

Apart from vaccinations, FRHD has one COVID-19 testing event in March, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26 at Vallecitos Elementary School, 5211 5th St, Rainbow.

Registration opens three days prior to the testing date, according to FRHD. Appointments, which the health district said are “advised, not required,” can be made by calling 211 or online at COVIDtest.SanDiegoCounty.gov.

Will Fritz can be reached by email at [email protected].

 

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