Somerset Pharmacy Offer Covid Vaccinations
Somerset Pharmacy is now offering Covid vaccinations, with appointments available at the west end location on Tuesdays.
A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 17th, Somerset Pharmacy became the first pharmacy in Bermuda to offer Covid vaccinations. For now, Somerset Pharmacy is offering vaccinations on Tuesdays from 9:30-3:30pm by appointment. Appointments are required because there are only 6 doses per vial and once compounded vaccines are viable for only six hours. Therefore, we need to know who is coming and when, to avoid wastage.”
“Melissa Butler of Somerset Pharmacy, states demand is great and even the Health Department sent eager residents their way. Some came from St. George’s. Dr. Butler had several clients receiving their first vaccine, many of whom were expecting to travel this summer. She noted pharmacies may only vaccinate adults 18 years and older.
“Anyone looking for a 4th dose [second booster] should note the Ministry of Health’s eligibility criteria. Vaccine administration costs $29.95. Some insurers will cover the cost. Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment should email clinservice@somersetpharmacybda.com.
“Dr. Butler is appreciative of the Ministry of Health and the CMO’s office for expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to include Covid vaccinations as it will expand access across the island.”
You can find more information on the links below from our dedicated website BermudaCovid.com, which is the most comprehensive resource and historic record available of Bermuda’s handling of the pandemic.
- All Charts: Vaccine, testing & more here
- Timelines: Dates of major developments here
- Test results: Chart of testing stats here
- Vaccine: Data covering vaccinations here
- Dedicated website: BermudaCovid.com
Why is bermuda still dealing with covid that was last year lol. As always behind the ball on everything. Still wearing masks when the rest of the world has been stopped
Because people are still dying from COVID-19. That is why.
They are dying because of the many health issues they already had. Admit bermuda is living in the past. If whole counties, 100x the size of bermuda, no longer use masks and life still going on lol. You sound absolutely ridiculous
If I sound ridiculous blame it on education.
See https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/us-covid-pandemic-masking-guidlines-forecast-1.6457981
and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/easy-to-read/mask-guidance.html
Thank you Somerset Pharmacy for stepping out and doing this.