With kids ages 12 and up now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Grand Rapids Public Schools are offering clinics to help students and their families get vaccinated.
GRPS to Hold COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Students Next Month
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Fox 17 reports that students 12 and over are eligible, as well as their parents or guardians.
GRPS is partnering with the Kent County Health Department and Walgreen’s for the upcoming clinics:
Ottawa Hills High School Gymnasium – June 2 from 2-8 p.m.
Innovation Central High School – June 3 from 2-8 p.m.
Union High School Gymnasium – June 4 from 2-8 p.m.
Appointments are required and can be made on Walgreen s website here. You can also follow this link to scan a QR code.
The guidelines from GRPS are:
Latino leaders use food pantry to get community members vaccinated Share Updated: 6:27 PM CDT Apr 21, 2021 Share Updated: 6:27 PM CDT Apr 21, 2021
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