All Mississippians age 12+ can now get COVID-19 vaccinations

Daily data from the Mississippi State Health Department breaks down the number of people who have been vaccinated in each county. Read the state’s latest vaccination report for a look at how vaccination efforts are progressing across Mississippi: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/12130.pdf

Who is eligible for a vaccination in Mississippi?

All Mississippians age 12 and up are eligible to get the vaccine. Only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for 12 and 17-year-olds. Vaccinations are provided to Mississippi residents or to out-of-state residents who work in Mississippi.

Where can I find a vaccine?

There are three avenues for getting a COVID-19 vaccination: 1) Sign up through the State Health Department, 2) Schedule an appointment through a hospital, clinic, or medical office, or 3) Schedule an appointment at a pharmacy.

MSDH First dose appointments: Check the MSDH online vaccination scheduler or call the MSDH COVID-19 Hotline at 877-978-6453 for first-dose appointments. Vaccine supplies have improved, and more appointments are available every day.

Para programar una cita para la vacuna COVID-19 a través del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Mississippi, visite este sitio.

MSDH Second dose appointments: Second-dose appointment information will be in your first dose confirmation e-mail. Remember that your second dose appointment should be made 3-5 weeks (for Pfizer vaccine) or 4-6 weeks (Moderna) from your first vaccination.

Private Providers offering the COVID-19 vaccination in South Mississippi

Click here to view an interactive map of vaccination providers in your area. (Para ver un mapa interactivo de los proveedores de la vacuna COVID-19 en su área, visite este sitio.)

Click here for a list of local pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine. (Note: The list of pharmacies offering the vaccine is expanding every day, and not all will be listed online. If there’s a specific local business you’re comfortable with and want to support, we encourage you to give them a call to see if they’re offering the vaccine you’re interested in receiving.)

Singing River Health System is scheduling vaccination appointments as they receive supplies. You may call the SRHS Vaccine Hotline at 228-809-5555 to check availability. More info: https://singingriverhealthsystem.com/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/

Memorial Hospital is scheduling vaccination appointments as they receive supplies. Call the Memorial COVID-19 Hotline at 228-867-5000 to check availability. More info: https://www.gulfportmemorial.com/

Coastal Family Health Center offers COVID-19 vaccines for patients 12 years old and up. The vaccine is available and all clinic locations. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available for pediatric patients at our three pediatric clinics located in Gulfport, Biloxi, and Leakesville. Coastal offers rapid and PCR COVID-19 testing. Call 877-374-4991 to make your appointment.

George County Hospital in Lucedale - lease visit https://georgeregional.com/schedule-a-covid-vaccine/ to schedule an appointment or call 601-947-3161.

Ochsner Medical Center in Bay St. Louis is offering vaccinations by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at MyOchsner or by calling 1-844-888-2772.

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System hospital in Biloxi is administering vaccines to high-risk veterans as long as supplies are available. Veterans interested in receiving the vaccine are encouraged to complete the Keep Me Informed Form. This tool is designed to capture veterans’ interest in receiving the vaccine and keeping veterans informed of the VA’s vaccination process. This information can also help their care team prepare for eligible individual’s vaccinations, if they desire to have one. Veterans will then be contacted by a scheduling team.

Forrest Health regional hospitals will no longer be accepting new appointments for patients who are requesting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. This includes:

Highland Community Hospital, Picayune
Pearl River County Hospital, Poplarville
Walthall General Hospital, Tylertown
Marion General Hospital, Columbia
Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, Prentiss

Patients who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 are able to receive the vaccine one their isolation period is over and symptoms have significantly improved. Pregnant women, lactating women and those who are immunocompromised may take the vaccine; however, consultation with your healthcare provider is recommended.

People who have had severe reactions from previous vaccines or injectable medications should not take the vaccine.

Like with most vaccines, patients should expect some soreness and fatigue for up to a day after vaccination, which is a sign that the body is developing a proper immune response. Large-scale testing of the vaccine has found no major side effects to the vaccine.

To read more about the different phases, visit the CDC website for details.