City of Lincoln and Lancaster County Coronavirus (COVID-19) - How to Help
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine plays a critical role in providing protection against the virus, preventing illness and saving lives. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) is following CDC and State of Nebraska guidelines to distribute the vaccine. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who lives, works or learns in Lincoln and Lancaster County can receive a vaccine. Sign up now to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine is approved for everyone age 6 months and older.
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Stay Up To Date on COVID-19 Vaccines
Bivalent Vaccine
Bivalent vaccine is approved for everyone age 6 months and older. The bivalent vaccines have an advantage – they help maintain the body’s immunity against COVID-19 and protect against variants circulating in the community, which weren’t included in the previous vaccines.
COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is approved for everyone age 6 months and older. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) recommends residents stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Everyone age 6 years and older should get one bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date.
- People age 65 years and older may get a second dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
- People with weakened immune systems may get additional doses of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.
- Children age 6 months – 5 years may need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date, including at least one dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, depending on the number of doses they’ve previously received and their age.
Get the Facts: COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Children
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens - CDC
LLCHD offers bivalent vaccinations onsite at 3131 "O" St. Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling 402-441-4200. Walk-ins are also welcome Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local pharmacies are also offering bivalent vaccine by appointment to anyone eligible to receive one. Go to vaccines.gov to find a pharmacy near you.
Vaccine Fact Sheets
Lancaster County residents can track the progress of COVID-19 vaccine efforts at lincoln.ne.gov/COVID19dashboard.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for You and Your Family
- Vaccines for COVID-19 | CDC
- Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
- COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised | CDC
- Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
- Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in the US | CDC
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
