The Naugatuck Valley Health District shared this COVID-19 booster shot schedule on Twitter.
HARTFORD — The following press release was sent by Dr. Manisha Juthani, the Connecticut health commissioner after state data showed COVID-19 test results had hit 8 percent positivity rates, the highest in about a year:
Today’s news of the increased positivity rate once again shows that the COVID-19 virus is not done with us yet.
Of the 525 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 76.2 percent are not fully vaccinated. The number of cases in Connecticut is steadily rising and this trajectory is heading in the wrong direction.
There is a perfect storm that has contributed to this latest increase.
During the winter months, we typically see more viral respiratory infections. There also has been a significant increase of cases in our surrounding states — Connecticut is not an island — and unfortunately our town-by-town map is almost completely red because of the community spread of this virus.
Additionally, there is waning immunity which reinforces the need for everyone 18 or older to get a booster six months after their primary vaccination series. And of course, on the heels of Thanksgiving and now the holiday season, people are at indoor gatherings with friends and family. If you are indoors in public spaces, please wear a mask. We know that masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We have so many tools in front of us that we did not have a year ago in the form of the vaccine and boosters. But we still need to do a better job in protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. Go to ct.gov/covidvaccine to get information on where to get your vaccine or a booster.
CITY OF ANSONIA ANNOUNCES VACCINATION CLINICS
Griffin Hospital is scheduled to run vaccination clinics at Mead School in Ansonia, according to a post on Ansonia’s Facebook page. Mead school is at 75 Ford St.
According to the post:
“First dose, second dose, boosters, and pediatric vaccinations will be available! Just walk in! No insurance info is required though if you do have insurance please bring your instance card. Please contact your physician with any questions related to the vaccine.”
Hours:
Tuesday the 14th + Thursday the 16th, 6pm to 8pm; and Saturday the 18th, from 9am to 12:30pm.
DERBY SCHOOLS VACCINATION CLINIC
The following information was sent Tuesday by Derby Public Schools:
The Naugatuck Valley Health District will be hosting a pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children that are aged 5 to 11 years old on Thursday, December 9th at Irving School (9 Garden Pl, Derby, CT 06418). This vaccine is optional, not mandatory, but is strongly recommended by public health and healthcare professionals as another tool to protect our community and to beat COVID-19.
Parental/guardian consent is required, and a parent/guardian must accompany their child for the appointment.
Please read the contents of this message carefully as it includes important information and instructions on how to register for the upcoming clinic.
Save time and fill out your registration paperwork ahead of time!
Bring your (parent/guardian) photo identification, or a photocopy if possible
Bring your child’s insurance card, or a photocopy if possible (uninsured will not be turned away)
Bring your child’s Pre-Vaccination Screening Form. Only print page 1&2, linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecgkpCy312hTRg24y-hdT-rM7OoCme_x/view?usp=sharing
If this is your child’s first dose, bring your child’s NVHD Recipient Registration Form filled out, linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18bhyW2Rhlh2eCVAiGAAnw6Ukd0Q0JyAe/view?usp=sharing. This is not necessary for second dose appointments.
Review the Pfizer Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet, linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmCAF4y6kUcZlV2qthNpQio4hX0p-TrG/view?usp=sharing
Review the attachment about CT WiZ, CT’s immunization reporting system, linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19HfwH5kWHQrEgVYFruvqXmZDvutYqRRY/view?usp=sharing
Please email Health Director Jessica Kristy at jkristy@nvhd.org if you have any trouble downloading the forms listed above.
Prepare for your child’s vaccination
Make sure your child is wearing a loose-fitting shirt where the upper arm can be exposed.
Talk to your child before vaccination about what to expect.
It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects.
Tell the vaccinator about any allergies your child may have.
If this is your child’s second dose, please tell the vaccinator about your child’s first dose experience.
To prevent fainting and injuries related to fainting, your child should be seated during vaccination and for 15 minutes after the vaccine is given.
After your child’s COVID-19 vaccination, you will be asked to stay for 15 – 30 minutes so your child can be observed in case they have a severe allergic reaction and need immediate treatment.
Clinic Information
This clinic will be held on Thursday, December 9th at Irving School. Appointments are required. A parent/guardian with photo identification must accompany the child to the appointment. Only pediatric doses for children aged 5 – 11 will be available at this clinic. Each child between the ages of 5 – 11 must have their own appointment. If this is your child’s first dose, you will be provided instructions on where to go for your child’s second dose appointment.
Please click this link and complete all fields to confirm an appointment time: https://bit.ly/3pAa2JZ
