OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA TO SERVE AS COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC

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Old National Events Plaza will become Evansville’s next coronavirus vaccination site, in partnership with the Vanderburgh County Health Department, beginning Tuesday, February 9.

As many as 800 vaccinations will be available weekly at the clinic, which will operate between two and four days a week in Exhibit Hall B.  The number of weekly vaccinations may flex depending on vaccine availability, and clinic dates and times can be found on the Old National Events Plaza website, along with alist of FAQs.  Appointments are required.

Information regarding vaccine eligibility and appointment sign-ups are available at ourshot.in.gov.  Those who do not have internet or who have trouble with registration can also call 211 for assistance.

Parking at Old National Events Plaza is free and located at the corner of Locust and 9th Streets.  Limited 1-hour parking, including ADA accessible parking, is also available in front of the venue.  Vaccine recipients should enter through the “Brooks Exhibit Hall” doors on Locust Street.  Those with mobility issues may call 812-483-8365 for assistance upon arrival.  Masks are required inside the venue, and other safety and prevention measures can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page of the website.

The VCHD vaccination site at Old National Events Plaza will be administering the Moderna vaccine. To be fully vaccinated, individuals will need two shots spaced a minimum of 28 days apart. Scheduling of the second dose appointment will be completed before you leave the venue after your first dose. For more information on COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Current guidelines from the CDC and Indiana Department of Health after receiving the vaccine, are to continue infection control practices such as:

  • Social distancing and avoiding close contact with those outside of your social bubble
  • Wear a mask/facial covering over your nose and mouth
  • Practice good hand hygiene
  • Stay home when you feel sick