5/17/21 - Knox Public Health will offer several vaccine clinics this week including one today specifically for those age 12-15. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, now available for youth ages 12-15, will be offered today (5/18) from 4-6 p.m. at Knox Public Health, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd. Youth must have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian and be accompanied by an adult. Both walk-in and scheduled appointments will be available for this special clinic.

Prior to today’s clinic specifically for youth, KPH will offer COVID-19 vaccines from 1-4 p.m. for anyone age 12 and older

Other clinics this week include:

• Wednesday (5/19), 9 – 11 a.m., Mount Vernon Energy Field House
  • Wednesday (5/19), 2 – 4 p.m., Danville Memorial Park
• Thursday (5/20), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Main Place, 117 W. High St.
  • Thursday (5/20), 4 – 6 p.m., Fiesta Mexicana Parking Lot, 308 West Hig. 
• Friday (5/21), 1 – 4 p.m., Knox Public Health, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd
• Saturday (5/22), 9 – 11 a.m., Mount Vernon Farmers’ Market, Public Square

All clinics scheduled this week will feature the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the two-dose Pfizer vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is for anyone age 18 and older; the Pfizer vaccine is for anyone age 12 and older. Both walk-in and scheduled appointments are available at all clinics. There are no residency requirements.

To access the online scheduling system, go to: Gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov; enter your zip code, address, town or city; and available scheduled clinics in Knox County will be listed. A link to the scheduling website is also available on the KPH website, knoxhealth.com

For more information about COVID-19 vaccination in Knox County, call 740-392-2200.

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