A medical assistant at a community health center gives a patient a flu shot in Seattle. U.S. health officials say the flu vaccine has again turned out to be a disappointment. The vaccine didn’t work against a flu bug that popped up halfway through the season. Figures released Thursday show the vaccine was only 29% effective overall.Associated Pres file
San Juan Basin Public Health announced additional vaccine clinics in La Plata and Archuleta counties.
Currently, Colorado has one of the highest COVID-19 incident rates in the country, behind only Michigan. As more transmissible variants continue to spread, unvaccinated people are at increased risk. SJBPH urges all eligible people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
All three FDA-authorized vaccines are effective in preventing COVID-19 and related serious outcomes.
Sixteen- and 17-year-olds are authorized only to receive the Pfizer vaccine and should confirm the type of vaccine offered before making an appointment.
Anyone who is overdue for a second shot should register for a clinic that matches their original vaccine type.
Upcoming community vaccination clinics include:
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Johnson & Johnson. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Johnson & Johnson. 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Joe Stephenson Park, 134 W. Mill St., Bayfield. Mobile clinic. Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer.10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Johnson & Johnson, and 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pfizer, Wednesday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Pfizer. 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Thursday, Ross Aragon Community Center, Pagosa Springs, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. Pfizer. 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Saturday, Fort Lewis College Student Life Center,1000 Rim Drive. Pfizer.
Appointments are available for all clinics. Although advance registration is preferred, walk-ins are also welcome. The vaccine is free. No ID is required.
