People age 70 and older can now get the vaccine in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The Casper-Natrona County Health Department has moved into Phase 1B1-1B3 for people to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people age 70 and older are eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination starting Jan. 13, 2020.

The CNCHD, Mesa Primary Care Clinic, University of Wyoming Family Practice, Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming and Platte River Family Clinic will all be issuing vaccinations at their locations. You must schedule an appointment to receive a vaccine, and walk-ins will not be accepted.

Other things to keep in mind to receive the vaccine are that you must be 70 or older as of January, 2021. You need to bring a government-issued ID and an insurance card to your vaccination appointment, and vaccines are free to all patients.

The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is expecting to run out of vaccines, so it will be available on a first come-first served basis.