Vaccine clinics offered for children, adults

TORRINGTON — Community Health & Wellness Center, 469 Migeon Avenue, is offering a family COVID-19 vaccine clinic Dec. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for children age five and older. Unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or those parents or guardians wishing to receive a booster may also register to be vaccinated.

CHWC is requesting preregistration and appointments due to the supply of available vaccine. The center will collect insurance information although there is no cost to receive the vaccine.

A parent or guardian must accompany minors to be vaccinated. CHWC will hold a second dose clinic for those who received their first dose Dec. 29.

The clinic is open to the public, with vaccinations available while supplies last. To make an appointment and pre-register, call 860-387-0801.

Salisbury vaccine clinic

SALISBURY — A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Salisbury Town Grove, for all residents age 12 and up.

No appointments needed. Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson will be available. Initial and booster vaccines are offered.

Region 1 elementary schools holding clinics

CANAAN — Each of the Region 1 elementary schools is holding pediatric vaccination clinics for children age 5 to 11 in their buildings, in partnership with Griffin Healthcare.

All are open to the public and no appointments are necessary. No adult doses are available at these clinics.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child, ages 5-11, and only the pediatric Pfizer vaccination will be administered.

A pediatric intake form must be completed, and may be printed and completed in advance. Forms will be available to complete at each clinic. Clinics will be held: Dec. 21, 4-7 p.m., Lee H. Kellogg school, Canaan Dec. 21, 4-7 p.m., Sharon Jan. 5, 3-6 p.m., Cornwall.