Important Information on COVID-19
For all of the latest COVID updates please visit the CDC COVID Prevention Page
COVID-19 home test kits are available at pharmacies and other locations across the health district.
Each household can order up to four free at-home tests, which will be delivered through the mail from Covidtests.gov website.
Before you throw out "Expired" Tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.
If you test positive with an at-home COVID test, follow the isolation and quarantine instructions below.
You do not need to notify the health department.
Review of COVID-19 Trends and Data:
UNMC Bi-Weekly Infectious Disease Updates
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Information on COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination is available to anyone 6 months of age and older in Nebraska.
COVID Vaccine for ages 6 months to 11 years:
Wednesdays in the McCook office
Thursdays in the Ogallala office
SWNPHD has all primary series, and pediatric doses available at their offices and at off-site clinics.
Call 308-345-4223 if you would like to host a shot clinic at your location.
2024 CDC Recommended Immunizations Birth-6 years old
2024 CDC Recommended Immunizations 7-18 years old
*COVID-19 vaccines are now included in the list of routinely recommended immunizations for children and adolescents from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The update has no effect on any vaccination requirements at the federal, state, or local level. The CDC does not have the authority to set any vaccination requirements, only to make recommendations. The agency maintains a schedule of recommended immunizations for infants, children, and adults. Each state sets its own vaccine requirements and schedules, which is why the vaccinations required to enroll in public schools vary from state to state.
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department encourages parents to consider adding these safe and effective vaccines to their kids’ shots to protect against severe illness from COVID-19, which can happen to people of any age.
Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
You should not get the vaccine if you are currently sick or recovering from COVID-19.
If you received antibody treatment such as Bamlanivimab (BamLan), REGEN-COV, or mAb you should wait 90 days before you get the COVID vaccine.