COVID-19 Vaccine

Questions about the COVID Vaccine? 

The COVID vaccine manufactured by Pfizer received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA, but it is not yet available to the general public. The initial allocations, which are shipping in limited quantities have been prioritized for high-risk healthcare workers, first responders, and long-term care facility residents.

St. Elizabeth continues to work directly with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to follow the vaccine prioritization guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Supplies are limited right now, so the vaccine will be distributed to the community in phases based on risk of exposure and disease severity, as outlined by the CDC. 

For more frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination, visit cdc.gov. 

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER OR COME TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO RECEIVE THE VACCINE. We realize the urgency felt by the community at this time but doing so will overwhelm our staff and prevent us from caring for those that are currently sick. We must follow CDC guidelines for vaccine distribution.

As additional information and timeframes become available, we will provide updates on our website at www.stelizabeth.com/covid19, including critical information on where and how to get a COVID-19 tests and vaccinations.

How long will it take for the general public to be vaccinated after a vaccine is approved?

It is not clear at this point in time when a vaccine for the general public will be available, yet it is our hope to be during Spring/Summer of 2021. The timeline depends on how rapidly vaccine doses can be produced and distributed.