Covid-19 appointments can be made with the following providers:
- Pole Mountain Pharmacy
- Walgreens Pharmacy
- Walmart Pharmacy
- Albany Community Health Clinic
- Downtown Clinic
- Ivinson Medical Group
- Family Physicians of Laramie
- Laramie Pediatrics
- Stitches Acute Care
- Ridley's Pharmacy
Please note that the vaccination line is not connected to any provider within Albany County. If you wish to receive the vaccine with your primary care provider, please call them directly to check on availability.
Key Vaccine Information
Who is eligible to receive a COVID Vaccine, at this time, in Albany County?
- During the week of March 29th, everyone age 16 and above are eligible to receive the COVID Vaccine. Please note, each vaccine has different age requirements:
- PFIZER: Age 16 and above. 2 doses are given with the second given 21 days after first dose.
- MODERNA: Age 18 and above. 2 doses are given with the second given 28 days after first dose.
- Janssen&Janssen: Age 18 and above. Single dose
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long until the public can get this vaccine?
A. Vaccinations are currently open to all members of the public aged 16 years of age or older.
Q. How will you accomplish this big task?
A. Much of what is required are activities the WDH Immunization Unit, Public Health Nursing, County Health Departments and public vaccine providers already do. We have systems and processes in place that are used every day that we will also use for the pandemic vaccine distribution, administration, and reporting. We are collaborating with many local partners to make sure the vaccine gets to the right people at the right time.
Q. Will all counties proceed through the priority groups at the same time?
A. No, they will not. Each county faces unique challenges and there are many factors that contribute to each county’s progress. Some counties received vaccine earlier than other counties. Furthermore, counties that have more vaccine-eligible individuals that opt to get the vaccine may progress through the Priority Groups less quickly due to demand during a time that there is limited vaccine supply.
Q. Is the vaccine safe?
A. We would not recommend and distribute a vaccine without being assured it is safe. We understand some people may have questions about these or any vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines, like other vaccines, are being held to high standards to make sure they are safe. Safety is a top priority along with effectiveness, and there are many reasons to get vaccinated.
Q. Will the vaccine be free?
A. Yes, getting vaccinated will be free. People receiving the vaccine will not be charged any fees. Providers will be able to bill insurances for administration costs and to seek reimbursement for vaccination of uninsured individuals.
Q. What are the side effects of this vaccine?
A. Side effects may include redness, soreness, and mild swelling around the injection site, and you may notice feeling tired, achy, run a fever, and have a headache. Should these symptoms occur, one can be treated with an over-the-counter pain reliever and symptoms should go away within a day or two. Symptoms like this are normal and tell us our body is building immunity. You can also apply a cool compress to the injection site and moving your arm frequently can help with the soreness. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after a couple of days, please contact your primary care provider.
Q. How effective is the vaccine?
A. Clinical trials have shown the vaccines may be 94 to 95 percent effective after the second dose in preventing COVID-19 for those who have been vaccinated.
Q. Will the vaccine be mandatory?
A. Private employers may choose to require the vaccine for their employees, but currently there is no Federal or State requirement that people receive the vaccine. There are also no State plans to require this vaccine.
Q. Is there any documentation that will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
A. An individual may be requested to provide identification prior to receiving the vaccine.
Q. If I’m vaccinated, is it okay to stop wearing a mask?
A. Not yet. Wearing a mask and other safety measures such as social distancing, avoiding large groups, and good hand washing should still be used, regardless of whether or not you have been vaccinated.
Q. If I am currently positive for COVID can I still get the vaccine?
A. The current recommendations are that a person should not receive the vaccine while symptomatic; a vaccine is recommended once a person is out of isolation/quarantine and has recovered from illness.
Q. If a person is under quarantine can they still receive the vaccine?
A. Yes, as long as they do not currently have COVID symptoms. However, receiving the vaccine will not remove the need for isolation or quarantine.
Q. If people turn down the vaccine, what happens to these doses?
A. We are not going to waste doses of this important resource. Whatever is not used, will be administered to individuals in subsequent Priority Groups.
Distribution & Updates
- 5/17/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 12 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer and Moderna. Janssen&Janssen is counted under single dose administered. - Please note that only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available to individuals ages 12 years and older
- Albany County Vaccine Distribution
First Doses Administered 16,207 Second Doses Administered 14,073 Single Doses Administered 1,221 - 5/10/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer and Moderna. Janssen&Janssen is counted under single dose administered. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution
First Doses Administered 15,317 Second Doses Administered 12,151 Single Doses Administered 1,133 - 5/03/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer and Moderna. Janssen&Janssen is counted under single dose administered. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution
First Doses Administered 15,066 Second Doses Administered 11,395 Single Doses Administered 1,089 - 4/26/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen&Janssen. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 20,091 First Doses Administered 16,155+ *Second Doses Administered 11,395+ - 4/19/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen&Janssen. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 20,091 First Doses Administered 15,654+ *Second Doses Administered 9,856+ - 4/12/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen&Janssen. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 19,980 First Doses Administered 14,890+ *Second Doses Administered 9,256+ - 4/5/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. First doses received and administered include Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen&Janssen. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 15,860 First Doses Administered 13,429+ *Second Doses Administered 8,041+ - 3/29/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to all individuals aged 16 and above. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 12,410 First Doses Administered 10,971+ *Second Doses Administered 5,788+ - 3/22/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1c: Priority Groups 1-3 and individuals 50+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 10,980 First Doses Administered 10,347+ *Second Doses Administered 3,752+ - 3/15/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1c: Priority Groups 1-3 and individuals 50+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 9940 First Doses Administered 9457+ *Second Doses Administered 2870+ - 3/8/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1c: Priority Groups 1-3 and individuals 50+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 21 or 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 8390 First Doses Administered 7052+ *Second Doses Administered 2244+ - 3/1/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1b: Priority Groups 1-10 and individuals 65+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 5560 First Doses Administered 4560+ *Second Doses Administered 1758+ - 2/22/21
This week, Albany County is continuing to offer vaccines to individuals from Phase 1b: Priority Groups 3, 4, 5, 6 and individuals 65+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 3,500 First Doses Administered 3,758+ *Second Doses Administered 1,263+ - 2/15/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1b: Priority Groups 3, 4, 5, 6 and individuals 65+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 3,500 First Doses Administered 3,046+ *Second Doses Administered 1,019+ - 2/8/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1b: Priority Groups 1, 2, 3 and individuals 70+ years of age. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - 2/1/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccines to individuals from Phase 1b: Priority Groups 1, 2, and individuals 75 and older. For information on the current prioritization schedule for Wyoming please click here. - Albany County Vaccine Distribution – Second Doses are received in advance and will be administered to individuals once their 28-day minimum interval has passed*
First Doses Received 2200 First Doses Administered 1980 *Second Doses Received 1400 NOTE: These numbers are approximate based on current counts.
- 1/22/21
This week, Albany County is offering vaccine to all individuals from Phase 1a. Next week we will be progressing into Phase 1b: Priorities 1 and 2. - Wyoming Distribution:
First Vaccine Doses Received: 48,575
First Vaccine Doses Administered: 31,315Second Vaccine Doses Received: 18,000
Second Vaccine Doses Administered: 4,661
(Counts do not include federal program for some long-term care facilities or federal doses provided directly for tribal, VA and military facilities. Reported administered doses may be up to 72 hours behind actual doses administered.) - 1/13/21
This week, Albany County is vaccinating individuals from the Phase 1a: Priority Groups 10-14. We have started contacting those in Phase 1a: Priorities 15-17, whom will be receiving vaccines the week of 1/18/21. - 1/11/21
First Vaccine Doses Received: 25,775 (8,775 Pfizer/17,000 Moderna)
First Vaccine Doses Administered: 14,257Second Vaccine Doses Received: 6,825 (6,825 Pfizer)
Second Vaccine Doses Administered: 2,145
(Counts do not include federal program for some long-term care facilities or federal doses provided directly for tribal, VA and military facilities. Reported administered doses may be up to 72 hours behind actual doses administered.)
The Albany and Wyoming Department of Health Departments are working with an extensive network of public health and healthcare provider partners to make the most of authorized safe and effective vaccines meant to help prevent COVID-19. Please stay up-to-date with latest COVID vaccine information by visiting our site regularly.
