Vaccine Eligibility Expands In MN: Where To Get A Shot In Eagan

Eagan MN

11 March, 2021

10:25 AM

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EAGAN, MN—Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota is moving to the next phase of vaccine rollout. Here is how to get your shot in Eagan. The first step in getting your vaccination appointment scheduled is to see if you're eligible to get it now. Who Can Get Vaccinated : On March 9, Governor Tim Walz announced that vaccine eligibility would expand to phase 1b, which includes essential workers and those with certain chronic illnesses. As of March 9, the coronavirus vaccine is available to the following Minnesota residents: Residents aged 65 or olderHealth care workersLong term care residents and staffSchool staff membersChild care staff members at licensed and certified childcare programsWorkers in food processing facilitiesPeople age 50 or older who live in multigenerational housingPeople over the age of 16 with:Sickle cellDown SyndromeUndergoing active cancer treatmentPeople who are immunocompromised after receiving a solid organ transplantPeople who are oxygen-dependent from chronic lung or heart conditionsPeople with rare conditions or disabilities that put them at higher riskPeople between ages 45 and 64 with one of more of the following conditions:Active cancerChronic kidney diseaseCOPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)Down SyndromeHeart conditions (heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies)Immunocompromised (HIV, bone marrow, chronic steroids for more than 30 days,immunodeficiency disease, or taking immunosuppressive medications) Obesity - body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2PregnancySickle cell diseaseType 1 or 2 diabetesPeople between ages 16 and 44 with two or more of the following conditions:Active cancerChronic kidney diseaseCOPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)Down SyndromeHeart conditions (heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies)Immunocompromised (HIV, bone marrow, chronic steroids for more than 30 days,immunodeficiency disease, or taking immunosuppressive medications)Obesity - body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2PregnancySickle cell diseaseType 1 or 2 diabetesEssential Workers in the following categoriesAgricultureSchool and child care workersAirport staffCorrectional workersFirst respondersFood productionFood retailFood serviceJudicial system workersManufacturingPostal service workersPublic transit workersPublic health workers The final phase of the vaccine rollout is expected to include the rest of the population of Minnesota. Sign up for the MN Vaccine Connector to be alerted when you become eligible, and for help finding an appointment. Where To Get Vaccinated In Eagan: Walmart in EaganHy-Vee in EaganThe vaccine is being administered at state run mass no-cost community sites at Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, Minneapolis Convention Center, and Mayo Civic Center, as well as at smaller countywide sites. You can also make appointments at the above pharmacies. Additional Resources: Minnesota Vaccine Locator MapCOVID-19 Vaccine ConnectorFind My VaccineMinnesota Department of Health Hotline:651-297-1304www.vaccines.gov/diseases/covidMinnesota Department of Health COVID-19 informationFind more information about the Vaccine Connector.Read more about the current phase of vaccine rollout.