{"id":17108,"date":"2021-11-12T16:09:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T21:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=17108"},"modified":"2021-11-12T16:10:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T21:10:21","slug":"pcps-is-partnering-with-the-florida-department-of-health-in-polk-county-to-operate-pop-up-vaccination-clinics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2021\/11\/12\/pcps-is-partnering-with-the-florida-department-of-health-in-polk-county-to-operate-pop-up-vaccination-clinics\/","title":{"rendered":"PCPS is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County to operate pop-up vaccination clinics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Polk County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County to operate pop-up vaccination clinics at two local high schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At these clinics, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available to any student age 5 or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPORTANT: There is no requirement for PCPS students, employees, or their families to be vaccinated; it is entirely voluntary. Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clinics will be held:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ridge Community High (500 Orchid Drive, Davenport)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Thursday, Nov. 18, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lake Gibson High (7007 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both clinics are open to any student in Polk County age 5 and up, as well as their family members and PCPS employees. No appointment is necessary. The vaccination is free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clinics will also offer COVID booster shots to those who are eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for anyone age 5 and up. The Pfizer vaccine is a two-series shot, meaning two doses are required to become fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals who receive the Pfizer vaccine will need to receive a second dose. Information about follow-up doses is detailed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Pfizer vaccine follow-up dose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who received their first dose of Pfizer on Nov. 17 at Ridge Community High will be scheduled to return to the high school on Dec. 8 for the second dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who received their first dose of Pfizer on Nov. 18 at Lake Gibson High will be scheduled to return to the high school on Dec. 9 for their second dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals who receive the Pfizer vaccine and cannot return on those specific days will be given additional options on when and where to get their second dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, there is no requirement for PCPS students, employees, or their families to be vaccinated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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