San Juan Basin Public Health will resume administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and will offer multiple clinics with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials believe the benefits of the single-dose COVID vaccine far outweigh an extremely rare risk of blood clots. Women between the ages of 18 and 50 should be aware of the extremely rare side effect so they can make an informed choice about receiving the vaccine.
Community vaccination clinics will be held:
1-6 p.m., Tuesday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Pfizer. Appointments available.1-6 p.m., Wednesday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Johnson & Johnson. Appointments available.9 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs. Johnson & Johnson. Appointments available.1-5 p.m., Thursday, Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs. Pfizer. Appointments available.1-6 p.m., Thursday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Pfizer. Appointments available.1-6 p.m., Friday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Pfizer. Appointments available.10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Johnson & Johnson. Appointments available.Although registrations are preferred, walk-ins are also welcome. The vaccine is free.
Sixteen- and 17-year-olds are authorized to receive the Pfizer vaccine and should confirm the type of vaccine offered before making an appointment. A parent or guardian must sign the consent form through the online registration system or attend the appointment to fill out a consent form on-site.
For more information, visit www.sjbpublichealth.org/covid-19-vaccine.
