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Posted on: November 18, 2021

[ARCHIVED] SCPH Will Offer Drive Thru Vaccination Clinics in December

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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