Jackson Co. Health Dept. vaccinating 12-15-year-olds The Jackson County Health Department is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to 12-15-year-olds. (Source: WBRC) By Jessica Ladd | May 12, 2021 at 4:43 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 4:52 PM
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - The Jackson County Health Department is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to 12-15-year-olds.
JCHD is administering the vaccine at their mass clinic site located in the west lobby of SIU’s Banterra Center.
The clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
SIU and the Jackson County Health Department have teamed up for Operation Graduation Vaccination.
Anyone can come to the Banterra Center to get vaccinated before or during SIU s graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. No appointment is necessary.
Health Department Administrator Bart Hagston says the demand for vaccines has slowed so it is important for local health leaders to find new ways to get COVID-19 vaccines into people s arms. I think as long as we keep the wheels turning and keep forward progress keep people coming in slowly, but surely that is going to help.
Operation Graduation Vaccination runs from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday at the Banterra Center.
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