STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Deaconess Downtown Clinic Vax site on Chestnut Street in Evansville.

Crouch, who is 68, received the Pfizer vaccination and is scheduled to receive her second dose in approximately three weeks.

Earlier this week, Indiana opened COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals 65 and older. Appointments can be made by visiting ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211. A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

Vaccinations are made available at no out-of-pocket costs to patients. Vaccine providers can bill a patient’s insurance for a fee to administer the vaccine, but will not be able to charge the patient. Providers can seek reimbursement for uninsured patients from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.