IRON RANGE, MN – A vaccination clinic is available for students and families in Eveleth to minimize the risk of having to quarantine and miss graduation, sports or other activities and celebrations.

St. Louis County Public Health runs the Immunization Clinic that offers the Pfizer approved vaccine for anyone 16 years of age and older.

High school students aged 16 and over and their families will have the opportunity to be vaccinated on Thursday, April 22 from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Eveleth Curling Club.

St. Louis County vaccine consultant Katie Albert says they hope this will help stop the spread.

“We know that graduation, prom and all kinds of things to come, kids want to attend and be a part of, so getting the shot is just one more step to be able to do it all. that, ”said Albert.

The organizers prefer that you register in advance to ensure your shooting slot, but walk-in tours will be accepted.

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“We are working hard with our schools and other community groups to remove any potential barriers that could prevent someone from getting the vaccine,” said Amy Westbrook, director of the Public Health Division.

“That’s why we offer this clinic after school and at night, and that’s why we allow walk-in appointments. Many of the student athletes we hope to reach have games or practices that day, which can be difficult to plan. in the surrounding area, we therefore also allow walk-in appointments to try to accommodate everyone better. “

The Pfizer vaccine involves two doses given three weeks apart, so a person vaccinated on Thursday should receive their second dose around May 13 and would be considered fully vaccinated on May 27.

Anyone between the ages of 16 and 17 getting vaccinated must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.

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