Some schools hosting vaccine clinics next week in Genesee, Orleans

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 August 2021 at 2:08 pm

‘It is important for all that are currently eligible to get their vaccine now to ensure we have the best protection and are successful in having in-person learning this school year.’ – Paul Pettit, public health director

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments will be offering Covid-19 vaccines next week as part of a push to have children 12 and older get the vaccine before school starts in September.

The Pfizer vaccine will be offered at the clinics, which is approved for everyone 12 years of age and older. Covid-19 vaccines are both safe and effective, the local Health Departments said.

“The back-to-school pop-up vaccine clinics are a great way for our youth and young adults 12 years of age and older to conveniently get the vaccine before school starts,” said Paul Pettit, public health director for the two counties.

Each clinic is open to the public and walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made through the links in this article. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them to receive the vaccine. The second dose of the vaccine will be offered three weeks after the first shot at the same school during the same time.

“It is important for all that are currently eligible to get their vaccine now to ensure we have the best protection and are successful in having in-person learning this school year,” Pettit said. “Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 is the most effective way to protect yourself and others. Vaccinated individuals continue to represent a very small amount of the total cases and current transmission rates so we need to continue to get as many people vaccinated as possible.”

The schedule includes:

• Monday, Aug. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Pembroke Junior/Senior High School, 8750 Alleghany Rd., Corfu, NY 14036. Click here for an appointment.

• Monday, Aug. 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – LeRoy Wolcott Street School, 2 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482. Click here for an appointment.

• Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Medina High School, 2 Mustang Drive, Medina, NY 14103. Click here for an appointment.

• Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Byron-Bergen Jr/Sr HS Cafeteria, 6917 W Bergen Rd., Bergen, NY 14416. Click here for an appointment.

• Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Notre Dame High School, 73 Union St., Batavia, NY 14020. Click here for an appointment.

• Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Genesee County Health Dept., 3837 W Main Street Rd., Batavia, NY 14020. Click here for an appointment.

• Thursday, Aug. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Charles D’Amico High School in Albion, 302 East Ave., Albion, NY 14411. Click here for an appointment.

• Thursday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Orleans County Health Dept., 14016 NY-31, Suite 101, Albion, NY 14411. Click here for an appointment.