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Eddy County COVID-19 Vaccination Update

The county is currently administering vaccines in Phase 2, and is now vaccinating all individuals 16 years of age and older. Individuals who have received their first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine are also encouraged to seek their second dose at the appropriate time.

Any individual 16 years of age or older who wishes to be vaccinated should call Eddy County Public Health at 947-5311. Appointments will be scheduled as supply becomes available.

As of Wednesday, 1,413 doses had been administered in Eddy County, and 46.6% of eligible recipients had been given at least one dose. Eddy County was among the counties with the highest up-to-date vaccination rate, with 34.7% of residents 16 and over having received a full regimen.