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WINONA, Minn. (KWNO)-Winona Health and Winona County Health and Human Services are preparing to get more shots in arms this week.
Winona Health will hold their next COVID-19 vaccine clinic for first shots on Thursday. Appointments are available from 12-4 p.m. and walk-ins are welcome anytime between noon and 6 p.m.
President and CEO Rachelle Schultz said Winona Health has plenty of vaccine doses available. She says anyone who wants a shot can come to get one now that 87% of vulnerable Winona County residents completing their vaccine sequence.
Winona County Health and Human Services will administer the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine from 6-7 p.m. at the East End Rec Center. Walk-ins are welcomed but county officials are encouraging pre-registration.
The Winona Health clinic is open to anyone ages 16 and over. The county clinic is open to people 18 and older.
Winona Health Press Release: There will be a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Winona Health for scheduled appointments Thursday, May 6, between noon and 4 p.m. Walk-in vaccinations will be available between noon and 6 p.m.
Those interested in a scheduled vaccination time are asked to complete the Vaccination Request form on the Winona Health website. Those unable to complete the form may call 507.454.3650 to leave a name and number for a return call with a scheduled time.
Who is eligible? Anyone who is 16 years old or older.
Location: The clinic will be in the Parkview Office Building, 825 Mankato Avenue in Winona, adjacent to the hospital.
Details: Please wear clothing that allows for quickly exposing the upper arm without requiring privacy. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered during this Vaccination Clinic. When coming to Winona Health for a Pfizer vaccine, which requires a second dose, a vaccination card is provided that confirms which vaccine was given, along with the date and location of the vaccine clinic. A reminder card is also provided indicating the second dose appointment date and time. The first and second doses are provided in the same location in the Parkview Office Building, 825 Mankato Avenue, on the Winona Health campus.
For information about COVID-19 testing and updates including answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine, visit winonahealth.org
Winona County Health and Human Services Press Release: WINONA, Minn.–Winona County Health and Human Services will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 6thfrom 6:00 pm –7:00 pm.
This clinic will be offered at East End Recreation Center, 210 Zumbro Street, Winona. This clinic will be open to anyone18years of age or older. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged. The link to sign up for this clinic is as follows: Thursday, May 6th, 6:00pm–7:00pm:https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us/reg/7235913060
The vaccine administered at this clinic is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The CDC and FDA recommended this vaccine resume use after a temporary pause. The data available shows the vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks. Additional information on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from the CDC can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/JJUpdate.html.
Individuals needing assistance with registration may use our call line at 507-457-6375. This number is available from Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
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