No Excuses: More Vaccines Available for 12 Years Old and Up
The addition of 12 to 15 year olds being able to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and the recent mask relief for people who have been vaccinated has increased traffic at local vaccination centers.
There has definitely been an increase in people lining up for the shot at the state-run site at SUNY POLY in Marcy, according to people who visited the location this past weekend. It s believed the shed the mask incentive, and the fact that 12 to 15 year olds can now get the Pfizer vaccine are the reasons for the increased traffic.
Utica Clinic Adds Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
A Utica urgent care clinic has opened up new COVID-19 vaccine appointments for the first shot of the Moderna vaccine, according to a statement.
Primary Urgent Care at 1904 Genesee Street in South Utica is now offering appointment-only first dose vaccines by calling their office at 315-880-1234. The statement from Primary Urgent Care says each patient’s second dose will be guaranteed and scheduled at the time of their first dose. Moderna s vaccine calls for the second shot to be given 28 days after the first shot.
These Primary Urgent Care vaccine appointments are open to anyone age 18 and older.
For the first time since the COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out, it is nearly impossible not to be able to find one in Central New York. Whether you live in Madison, Herkimer or Oneida Counties, odds are a vaccine is readily available to you.
Just announced at the beginning of this week, eligibility for the COVID-19 shot has expanded to anyone 30-years-old or older. It was also announced by New York State officials that beginning on April 6th, 2021 individuals 16-years-old and older may get their vaccine. This is certainly a huge step in moving forward with helping eliminate the spread of the Coronavirus.