Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: How To Book A Shot

PHOENIX, AZ — It's been just over 24 hours since Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that anyone 16 and older could get a COVID-19 vaccine at a state-run site in three Arizona counties.

The announcement, which pertained to the likes of Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties, means that most Arizonans will now have access to a COVID-19 vaccine.

It also almost guarantees that the appointments, which open up at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, will be a hot commodity.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you or a loved one navigate the AZDHS vaccination site ahead of Wednesday's vaccine window opening:

1. Go to AZDHS' vaccine pod website and create a log-in and password. This will allow you to revisit the site as needed without having to go through all of these steps again.

2. Click on the 'Book Appointment' option that's underneath the 'Vaccination Appointment' headline at the top of the next page.

3. Select from the drop-down box whether you're booking an appointment for yourself or for a dependent/family member, then click 'next' at the bottom right of the page.

4. Check the 'COVID-19' box that's under the 'vaccination programs' headline. (Note: It's the only box on the page). Click 'next' at the bottom right of the page.

5. Enter all of your information on the 'personal information' page, then click 'next' at the bottom right of the page.

6. Enter all of your insurance information, then click 'next' at the bottom right of the page.

7. Select the answers to the two questions on the 'supplemental questions' page, then click 'next' at the bottom right of the page.

8. Select a location that you'd like to be vaccinated at on the next page, and make sure the time and date are correct. Click 'book appointment' at the bottom right of the page.

9. Sign your electronic signature on the 'consent' page. This should complete your registration to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at one of the Arizona Department of Health Services sites.