Public health officials announce vaccine clinic schedule

Saratoga County is holding the following COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics at Saratoga County Public Health (6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa).

Monday, Jan. 10: Pfizer booster, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 12+ Tuesday, Jan. 11: Pfizer booster, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 12+ Wednesday, Jan. 12: Moderna booster, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 18+ Friday, Jan. 14: Pfizer booster, 9 a.m. to noon for ages 12+

Important information regarding clinics: The vaccines are free. No proof of insurance is required. Registration is preferred and strongly recommended. Limited, same-day walk-in appointments will also be available.

Pfizer booster clinics are for those 12 years of age and older. To be eligible for this clinic, persons must have received their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least five months ago or their Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. The Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics are limited to K12 students ages 12 and up who reside in Saratoga County or attend a school located in Saratoga County.

The child to be vaccinated should be accompanied by their parent or guardian. If the child is unaccompanied by their parent or guardian (for example, accompanied by a grandparent), a written consent form signed by the parent or guardian must be available at the time of the minor’s vaccination. The consent form is available at www.saratogacountyny. gov/COVID, click on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Please visit www.SaratogaCountyNY.gov/COVID to register. Seniors may also call (518) 6931075 to register for a clinic. Saratoga County’s COVID-19 Booster Clinic Call Center is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help seniors make booster appointments within the county.

People may also visit www.vaccines.gov or call 800-232-0233 to find a primary vaccination or booster vaccination.