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Washingtonians Urged to Help Seniors Access Walk-Up Sites for Vaccination

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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has called on residents to help anyone who is 65 and older get to the walk-up COVID-19 vaccination sites that opened around the city earlier this week.

Wednesday’s statement came ahead of the May 1 Day of Action, which will be hosted by the mayor for volunteers to canvass neighborhoods and help people pre-register to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Those interested in taking part in the initiative and helping neighbors get pre-registered should visit bit.ly/dayofactiondc.

On Monday, DC opened a total of 10 walk-up vaccination sites for seniors at:

  • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center (GW MFA)
  • Lamond Recreation Center (Safeway)
  • Langdon Park Community Center (Safeway)
  • Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (Giant)
  • Arena Stage (MedStar), Rosedale Recreation Center (Safeway)
  • Kenilworth Recreation Center (Giant)
  • Bald Eagle Recreation Center (District Urgent Care)
  • Entertainment & Sports Arena (One Medical)
  • Fort Stanton Recreation Center (Safeway)

Eligible seniors — any DC resident who is 65 or older — may receive vaccine doses at walk-up sites without making an appointment in advance. For more details on the operating days and times of the walk-up sites, click here.

As of this week, residents who are unable to leave home may call 1-855-363-0333 to schedule an appointment for an at-home vaccination.

All DC residents 16 and older became eligible for COVID-19 vaccination on Monday, April 12. Pre-registration is needed for appointments through vaccinate.dc.gov or by calling 1-855-363-0333.

Residents who are 16 and 17 years old may get vaccinated at Children’s National, after registering and receiving a text for scheduling an appointment.

Nearly 110,000 individuals have pre-registered, and made an appointment after getting an invitation, since DC Health launched its pre-registration system. Around 75,444 residents have pre-registered for and are awaiting an appointment.

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