Albany County started administering the first doses of coronavirus vaccine to 12 to 15-year-olds on Thursday.
County Executive Dan McCoy said Thursday morning that 48.3% of Albany County is fully vaccinated. Now that he has the green light to vaccinate 12 to 15-year-olds, he s hoping that number will jump dramatically.
Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen says while younger people may not suffer the same consequences from infection as older folks, the dangers are still very real.
Hear her explain why she says it s important for younger people to get vaccinated by watching the video of Jerry Gretzinger s story.
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ALBANY Vaccinations against COVID-19 for adolescents as young as 12 could begin as soon as Thursday in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Tuesday.
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Albany County hosting multiple walk-in vaccination clinics Wednesday
The county Department of Health is taking walk-ins through Friday
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A sign is seen outside the County Department of Health at 175 Green St. during a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union
ALBANY The Albany County Department of Health will be administering the Pfizer vaccine at multiple walk-in vaccination clinics this week.
The department is hosting a clinic Wednesday at the Albany Capital Center, located at 55 Eagle St. in Albany, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. While individuals can register in advance for the clinic, appointments are not required and walk-ins will be welcome.