Vaccinations
Vaccination Sites and Times
Pharmacies in Silver City Albertsons Pharmacy, 1956 US-180 E, Silver City. Hours: M-F 8am – 8pm, Sat-Sun 10am – 5pmAppointment required Register online first at the link belowhttps://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/my-registration.html Walgreens Pharmacy, 100 Rosedale Rd, Silver City. Hours: M-F 9am – 9pm, Saturday 9am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm. Pharmacy closed 1:30 – 2pm for meal […]
State of New Mexico Offers Guidance on Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
SANTA FE – On Monday, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) offered guidance on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster distribution, following a series of steps taken by the federal FDA and CDC last week. Recommendations: CDC recommends that the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after […]
CDC launches COVID-19 resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created unique challenges for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To address them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a COVID-19 toolkit with communication resources explaining in plain language how people with IDD and caregivers can protect themselves from the virus. To develop the […]
New CDC Data: COVID-19 Vaccination Safe for Pregnant People
CDC has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” said […]
Register Today for the COVID-19 Vaccine
We need everyone to register for a vaccine and booster! Even if you are not in the group currently being vaccinated, or if you feel safe in your own situation, please register. You are not “cutting” in front of others in the line, so please don’t believe that your sacrifice saves a space for someone […]
Grant County Vaccine Site
Updated August 10, 2021 Grant County has a new vaccine website that answers frequent questions about the virus, offers vaccine registration, and provides other information as well. Check it out here: https://www.visitsilvercity.org/vaccine-grant-county.html
Department of Health Calls for Healthcare Providers to Register and Administer Vaccines
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is calling on all New Mexico healthcare providers caring for immunosuppressed patients to register with the agency as an approved COVID-19 vaccine provider in anticipation of federal approval and recommendation for booster shots for portions of New Mexico’s population. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is imminently […]
State reminds public: Faking vax cards is a crime
Fraudulent use endangers public health, safety SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico is reminding the public that it is a crime to falsify or fraudulently use a CDC vaccination card because it puts the health and safety of others at great risk, including children who are too young to be vaccinated. As the […]
New CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People – Dangers of the Delta Variant
Safer Activities for You and Your Family If you are fully vaccinated, you can participate in many of the activities that you did before the pandemic. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
These flyers (English) are for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and list resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, mental health, suicide […]
New Mexico announces back-to-school pharmacy partnership
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department today announced a partnership with local pharmacies to provide back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for students 12 years and older. Participating pharmacies have committed to giving free COVID vaccines without appointments from July 15 to Aug. 15. Depending on the pharmacy, the walk-in hours will […]
Southwest Region Public Health Offices Offering Back-to-School Vaccinations
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Health’s Public Health Offices in the Southwest Region will be providing no-cost back-to-school vaccinations by appointment or walk-in basis. Parents or guardians can bring their child to one of the locations listed below with the current schedule from now until the start of the school year in August. […]
Get Vaccinated for Your Chance to Win the Grand Prize of $5,000,000!!!
Introducing Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes: a statewide vaccination incentive program that will make available $10 million in total prize money to New Mexicans who receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, among other prizes and awards throughout the summer. You must opt in to participate! Sign up at: https://getthefacts.vaccinenm.org/sweepstakes/sweepstakes-opt-in/ $250,000 Winners in Each Region of the State!!!5 […]
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Updated August 10, 2021 People are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or 2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). The following recommendations apply to non-healthcare settings. As of the July 28th guidance, fully […]
State Announces On-Site COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Organizations
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) on Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com. Organizations that can bring a minimum of 25 people to a vaccination event – through a combination of employees/members, family, or members […]
State Recruits Primary Care Providers to Join COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort
The New Mexico Departments of Health, Aging and Long-Term Services, and Human Services today announced a new initiative to recruit primary care providers into the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort. “At this point in our COVID-19 vaccine distribution, no group is more important than primary health care providers,” said DOH Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins. “Primary […]
FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review
Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and […]
For those experiencing difficulties registering or getting a vaccination appointment:
The NM Department of Health encourages all NM residents to register for their COVID-19 Vaccine. New Mexico is distributing vaccines as swiftly, efficiently, and equitably as possible. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at www.vaccineNM.org If you do not have access to the internet you can call 1-855-600-3453. And for Grant County residents, a vaccine hotline has […]
How to Talk to Family and Friends about COVID-19 Vaccines
Talking with family and friends about the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine can be hard. You can help by listening without judgement and identifying the root of their concerns. Things to remember to help open the discussion include: Listen to questions with empathy Ask open-ended questions to explore concerns Ask permission to share information […]
Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Updated August 12, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects. […]
Questions about getting the COVID19 Vaccine?
Get the Answers Here! We want you to have all the facts as you make your decision to get vaccinated. Here are answers to important questions about FDA-approved vaccines.
COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is leading the State of New Mexico’s COVID-19 Vaccination Preparedness Planning in close collaboration with other state agencies, public, private and tribal partners throughout the state. Keep track of vaccination progress on the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.
Call center support for vaccine registration option on Department of Health hotline
The New Mexico Department of Health today announced that the DOH hotline now offers support for questions surrounding vaccine registration. Nearly 300,000 New Mexicans have registered for vaccine at the state’s website: https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org The registration process is straightforward: users create a profile, enter health and other information, and then wait to receive notification from DOH when […]
