Pfizer vaccine clinic planned for Fairfield Middle School June 7

The Fairfield Middle School will host a COVID vaccination clinic all day Monday, June 7.

Jefferson County Health Center and Jefferson County Public Health are putting on the clinic, which will administer the Pfizer COVID vaccine from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day. The Pfizer vaccine was recently approved for children as young as 12 years old, so it will be the first chance for Jefferson County children to receive the COVID vaccine.

Vaccinations are offered on a walk-in basis, no appointment required.

“Hosting a walk-in clinic makes it easier for kids and parents to organize a vaccination around their busy summer schedule,” said Staci Worley, emergency and education manager at JCHC.

Because the Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose series, attendees are asked to return on June 28 for the booster shot clinic. The clinic is open to all individuals 12 and over who wish to be vaccinated. Children under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian’s permission for vaccination.

This clinic is especially important for the county’s younger population, stated a news release from JCHC. As of May 19, just 1 percent of Jefferson County residents under the age of 18 were vaccinated.

“We would really like to see that number increase,” said Jefferson County Public Health Administrator Chris Estle. “With the Pfizer vaccine authorized and other vaccines going through the [authorization] process, our hope is that clinics like these can make a difference.”

Clinic organizers are hoping to vaccinate up to 400 people during this event. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. For families looking to take a vacation in the summer, having as many family members vaccinated as possible will be key to remaining safe while traveling, stated the health center news release.

“With some colleges across the country requiring COVID-19 vaccines for incoming students, graduating seniors should prioritize their vaccinations as well,” stated the news release.

Questions regarding this Pfizer vaccine clinic may be directed to the JCHC COVID-19 hotline at 641-469-4180, or to Jefferson County Public Health at 641-472-5929.