Health Updates

The Louisiana Department of Health is coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Louisiana. As more vaccines become available from the CDC, more individuals and groups will be offered a vaccination.

Limited amounts of COVID vaccines will be available beginning January 4, 2021 at some local pharmacies

Starting the week of January 4, Louisiana will receive the first very limited doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine that will be available at approximately 100 pharmacies across the state.

These vaccines will be available only for:

People 70 years old and above

Ambulatory/outpatient care personnel

People being treated for end stage renal disease (patients on dialysis)

Schools of allied health students/residents/staff

Home agency patients and personnel

Click HERE for Vaccine Locations.

Patients must contact a participating pharmacy and make an appointment at the pharmacy. Patients who arrive without an appointment will not be vaccinated. Vaccinations are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Do not arrive at a location without an appointment.