November 17, 2021
SCPH Media Contact Phone Number: (330) 812-3700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCPH Will Offer Drive Thru Vaccination Clinics at Summit County Public Health in
December by Appointment Only for Individuals 12 and Over
[Akron, OH] – Summit County Public Health will offer drive thru clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesdays December 1st, 8th and 15th at 1867 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio 43313.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered on the three Wednesdays’ from 9:00 am – 6:00pm. We will also offer all three vaccines for boosters and first and second dose vaccinations at
the drive thru clinics while supplies last. These clinics are only for individual’s 12 and over. Appointments are necessary for the Wednesday clinics; walk ins will not be accepted. Masks are also required at all SCPH vaccination clinics. Please visit https://scph.link/covidclinics or our website at www.scph.org/COVID to make an appointment. We are no longer offering $100.00 gift cards for first doses. Based on CDC guidance SCPH will be offering booster doses of Moderna or Pfizer 6 months after the date of the second vaccination for the following individuals:
Ages 65 and older, and Long Term Care Facility Residents
Ages 50-64 with underlying medical conditions
Ages 18-64 with certain underlying medical conditions
People ases18-64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting. Based on CDC Guidance SCPH will be offering booster doses of Janssen (J&J) 2 months after the date of your first vaccination for the following individuals:
Adults 18 and over
For more information regarding 3rd Dose eligibility please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ov/vaccines/booster-shot.html?s_cid=11706:cdc%20covid%20booster%20shot%20guidelines:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22
SCPH encourages those residents who are both vaccinated and unvaccinated to continue to engage in safe and effective behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Stay home if you’re sick, even with mild symptoms
Be mindful in your interactions with others. Limit your chances of exposure by maintaining social distancing of at least six feet from non-household members
Wear a mask in public
Follow good hygiene standards:
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Use hand sanitizer frequently
Avoid touching your face
Cover coughs and sneezes
If you have questions or need assistance in scheduling an appointment, please call the COVID-19 Call Line (330) 926-5795. The call line is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M-F.
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