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COVID-19 Testing and Treatment |COVID-19 Vaccine|COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics| COVID-19 Homebound Vaccines
District 4 Public Health is fully complying to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. With updates and reports coming in daily, District 4 recommends residents to use the CDC’s resources to stay aware of the most current information.
The CDC provides education and guidance on how to protect yourself and what to do if you are sick. It also answers common questions for those wondering if you should get tested, are unsure of how to care for someone with symptoms, or in need of advice on adjusting your everyday life. All these things and more can be found here:
- Latest information from the CDC on COVID-19, including symptoms, travel, isolation, and vaccines.
- Georgia Department of Public Health weekly status report of the state and cases by county.
- COVID-19 Community Level from the CDC
COVID-19 Testing for All Individuals
- Free testing is offered at all our health departments. Click here for locations.
- Free rapid self-tests for COVID-19 are available at your local health department.
- Click here to find a commercial testing site in your area.
- PCR testing at TestAndGo kiosks, (open 24-7) in Lamar and Henry counties Pre-registration link
Treatment and Medications
COVID-19 medications are now available through your doctor and local pharmacies. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, do not wait to get treated. Learn more about treatments and medications.
COVID-19 Vaccine
District 4 health departments offer COVID-19 vaccines with no out-of-pocket costs to individuals. If a patient has insurance, the health department may bill the company for administrative costs related to the vaccine.
The CDC announced new simplified guidelines in April 2023 for getting COVID-19 vaccinations. It is now recommended that individuals ages 6 years and older receive only the updated bivalent vaccine moving forward, regardless of whether they received the primary vaccine series.
The bivalent vaccine offers better protection against the currently circulating strains of the virus. The original primary vaccines are no longer recommended for use in the U.S.
The CDC also recommends a second bivalent (mRNA) booster for people over the age of 65 and immunocompromised individuals. Under the new guidelines:
- Seniors 65 years and older can now receive the updated booster four months after their first dose.
- Those with weakened immune systems can get an additional bivalent booster two months after their previous bivalent dose. If they choose, additional doses may be administered at the discretion of their health care provider.
For young children, multiple doses continue to be recommended and will vary by age, vaccine, and previous vaccines received. Please consult with your county health department or medical provider for more information on your child’s COVID-19 vaccine schedule.
The CDC continues to monitor COVID-19 disease levels and vaccine effectiveness and will update its recommendations as needed.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
- Vaccinations through CORE: LaGrangeDistrict.CORE
| Health Department | Day | Hours | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butts County 463 Ernest Biles Drive Jackson, GA | Thursday & Friday | Thurs: 8:30am-11:30am Fri: 8:30am-4 pm | click to register |
| Carroll County 1201 Newnan Road Carrollton, GA | Monday & Tuesday | 8:30-11:00am | walk in |
| Coweta County 70 Hospital Road Newnan, GA | Monday to Thursday | Mon., Wed:1:00-3:45pm; Tues., Thurs., 9:00am-3:00pm | click to register |
| Fayette County 140 W. Stonewall Ave. Suite 107 Fayetteville, GA | Friday | 8:00am-3:00pm | click to register |
| Heard County 1191 Franklin Pkwy. Franklin, GA | Monday | 1:00 - 3:00pm | click to register |
| Henry County 135 Henry Pkwy. McDonough, GA | Thursday | 8-11:45 am | click to register |
| Lamar County 100 Academy Dr. Barnesville, GA | Monday to Thursday | 8:15am-4:00pm | click to register |
| Meriwether County Manchester 300 West Perry St. Manchester, GA 31816 | Monday, May 8 Monday, May 22 | 8:30am-10:30am | click to register |
| Meriwether County Greenville 51 Gay Connector Greenville, GA 31816 | Tuesday, May Tuesday, May 16 | 8:30am-10:30am | click to register |
| Pike County 541 Griffin St. Zebulon, GA | Tuesday, Friday | Tues: 8:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:45pm Fri: 1-3:45pm | click to register |
| Spalding County 1007 Memorial Drive Griffin, GA | Friday | 1:00-3:45pm | click to register |
| Troup County 900 Dallis St. LaGrange, GA | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm | click to register |
| Upson County 314 E Lee St. Thomaston, GA | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 9:00am-11:00am & 1:00-4:00pm | click to register |
How to make an appointment
Scheduling system works best with Google Chrome Browser.
Click here to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
If you need assistance, call:
Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line – (888) 457-0186
District 4 Public Health Appointment Line – (800) 847-4262
Though appointments are preferred, our health departments also accept walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines only.
Homebound COVID-19 Vaccinations
Georgia residents who are currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disability and are unable to travel to a COVID-19 vaccination site can request to receive vaccination at their home. Please email HVS@dph.ga.gov with the following information for the person who requires athome vaccination:
Name
Date of birth
Address
City
County
Contact phone number
The contact phone number will be used to obtain additional information and schedule the vaccination.