COVID-19 vaccinations available in St. Joseph’s physician clinics

BUCKHANNON — The vaccination for COVID-19 is now available by appointment in St. Joseph’s Physician clinics.

To schedule your vaccination, call your St. Joseph’s Primary Care Provider. Vaccines available include Pfizer and the single dose Johnson & Johnson. The vaccines are safe and effective. COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications. If you don’t have a regular provider, go to www.stj.net and click on “Find a Doctor.”

As an added incentive, anyone receiving the vaccine can register to be enrolled in the State of West Virginia’s lottery which includes chances to win monetary prizes, college scholarships, trucks and other items. Those ages 16 to 35, can also receive a $100 gift card or savings bond.

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