Prescott, Waitsburg elementary schools holding child vaccine clinics

WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) and healthcare partners will hold vaccine clinics at Waitsburg and Prescott elementary schools.

• Prescott Elementary School, Tuesday, November 30, between 9:30 and 11 a.m.

• Waitsburg Elementary School, Thursday, December 9 between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

All clinics will only offer the lower dosage Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that has been approved for 5-11-year-old children.

Those 12 years and older are not eligible to receive a vaccine at the clinics listed above. A parent or guardian must accompany children in grades K-5 while vaccines are administered. Sixth-grade students may get vaccinated with written parental consent only.

Those interested in scheduling an appointment at one of the local school vaccine clinics should visit https://www.covidwwc.com/schools. Walk-in appointments are also welcome for those who wish to register on-site. Residents who are without Internet/computer access can call the DCH helpline (509) 524-2647 and leave their name, date of birth, phone number, and a message stating that they need assistance scheduling an appointment.

We encourage all residents to visit the County COVID website or text COVIDWW to 888777 for information on upcoming vaccination clinics.