Appointments for the COVID-19 virus vaccine are still available in Mesquite for next week. As of 8:30 this morning, there are 75 slots available on Wednesday, Mar. 3, 90 slots open on Thursday, Mar. 4, and 97 slots open on Friday, Mar. 5.
The vaccine shots are open to those who are 65 and older. Anyone age 70 and older are still able to make appointments locally.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, the state health department and the Southern Nevada Health District will determine when the vaccine will be made available to people under the age 65. Local officials do not have the authority to move to that tier without approval from the state and county agencies.
The website to schedule appointments online is https://health.mesquitenv.gov/home. In the lower screen is a graphic labeled Vaccinations that will take you to the appointment page.
People can make appointments by phone or obtain one in person at City Hall by calling 702-346-8446 or visiting City Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday or Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. while appointments last.
People residing in Mesquite, Bunkerville, and the Arizona Corridor of Scenic, Beaver Dam, and Littlefield are eligible to sign up for the vaccinations provided they are in the appropriate age group including those who reside in these areas part-time. There will be assistance available for the physically disabled to move from their vehicle into and out of the Rising Star Fieldhouse.
Everyone must complete the two release/information forms that are available as they make their appointment online. For those who cannot print them or access them online, the forms are available at Mesa View Regional Hospital or city hall.
The vaccination location is the Rising Star Field House graciously provided by the Eureka Casino. The Field House is located at 333 N. Sandhill Blvd behind the hotel.
Do not arrive at the Field House more than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment but at least 10 minutes before you are scheduled.
Have all forms completed before you arrive at the vaccination site. Do not wait until you arrive for your appointment to fill out the forms.
Bring your identification card.
Wear appropriate clothing that allows for easy access to your upper arm.
Vaccinations will be offered at no cost.
Don’t try to game the system. If you are not eligible for the vaccination at this stage, don’t try to sneak in. You will have to show identification at the vaccination site and if you are not 65 years old or older, or otherwise eligible, you will be denied a vaccination. The appointment website will also have you verify your age at several steps in the process.
If you have underlying health conditions contact your personal health care professional to answer questions you may have about the safety of receiving the vaccination. Personal health care advice will not be available at the vaccination site.
The technology supporting the website registration and appointments does not allow for waiting lists at the present time. It can only be used to book an appointment. The task force clearly expects glitches and heavy traffic on the website in the early stages of the roll-out. Be patient and know that the task force is working very hard to make the entire process as easy as possible.
Appointments for vaccinations will be determined by the number of vaccine dosages actually received and on-hand. The task force does not want to overbook appointments only to have to cancel them later.
People will receive the Moderna vaccine. Click here for a fact sheet related to the Moderna vaccine that you can review prior to your appointment: MODERNA_eua-fact-sheet-recipients
A health care professional will administer the vaccine. After receiving the vaccine, you will proceed to a waiting area for 15 – 30 minutes as a precautionary measure to monitor for any reactions to the vaccine. While adverse reactions are rare, this waiting period is required for everyone who receives the vaccine.
David Ballweg says
I know it is not up to the Mesquite Vaccination Group, they are doing a great job since we got our allocation of vaccine, but it is time to just open it up to ALL by appointment. First come, first serve.
Mesquite Citizen Journal says
Dave,
Please call the Governor and tell him that.
Barbara Ellestad
Publisher/Editor
David Ballweg says
Like he listens to anyone. He never has and have no expectation he will start now.
Gary Richison says
Always someone to find the dark cloud within the silver lining
David Ballweg says
I just contacted the Governor’s office as well as well as Dr. Joe Hardy, our State Senate representative.
Mesquite Citizen Journal says
Dave,
Please share their reply with us.
Barbara Ellestad
Publisher/Editor
Gene Gipson says
To all the people who are putting down the Governor of NV regarding vaccines, just be glad you don’t live in AZ. If you live on the AZ strip you would be dead before you got a shot. AZ and Mohave county don’t know we exist except for slaughtering us on property taxes. Kudos to Mesquite and the people at Rising Star and how well organized and prepared they are. Wonderful people and I can’t thank them enough. To those that can’t get it because they are under 65, there is only so much, nothing to do with politics. You’re time is coming soon.