School-Based Vaccination Clinics for COVID-19 Vaccines

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is partnering with Cabell County Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics in various middle schools beginning November 15^th. With the recent approval of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for the 5-11 age group, additional vaccination opportunities are of the utmost priority to provide children with an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.

These clinics will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at the following middle schools:

Milton Middle School on Monday, Nov. 15
Barboursville Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 16
Huntington Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 17
Huntington East Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 18

Vaccine will be available for those aged 5 and older. Parental authorization is required for those under the age of 18. Boost doses will also be available for those who are eligible. No appointment is needed. The flu vaccine will also be available and is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age and will be offered for free to community members.

The pediatric vaccine is also available weekly, Tuesday through Saturday, at the COVID-19 Vaccine Center at the Huntington Mall, located at 8 Mall Road in the storefront next to Best Buy.

For additional information on the COVID-19 vaccine availability, please visit cabellhealth.org or call (304) 526-3383.

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