Deschutes County and St. Charles Health System have launched a new preregistration system for residents to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination clinic.

Individuals who preregister will be contacted to schedule a vaccine appointment when they are eligible and vaccine supply is available. Appointments will be scheduled based on the Oregon Health Authority eligibility criteria.

Beginning March 18, residents can preregister for a COVID-19 vaccine by visiting www.centraloregoncovidvaccine.com.

Individuals who preregister online will be contacted by email or text with a link to schedule their vaccine appointment. Registration links cannot be shared and will expire after 48 hours.

Residents who are unable to preregister online can call 541-699-5109 for assistance. Staff are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Be prepared to wait on hold or call back, as this line is experiencing high call volumes.

Individuals who preregister by phone will receive a call to schedule their vaccine appointment when a vaccine is available for them.

“We are excited to be able to offer preregistration for vaccination appointments,” said Molly Wells-Darling, Deschutes County Deputy Incident Commander. “This will help improve the scheduling process for appointments at the mass vaccination clinic.”

Individuals who have completed the Deschutes County Vaccine Interest Form should complete the vaccine preregistration form. Deschutes County will continue sharing vaccine updates with residents who have signed up for the Deschutes County Vaccine Interest Form.