FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Sarah Granquist
Phone: (518) 891-4471
Email: sgranqui@franklincony.org
   

Notice to Public

December 8, 2021

 

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics with Registration Links  Announcing Tupper Lake Booster Clinic on December 30th

 

Franklin County Public Health will hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics in December. Please see schedule below for location, times and what ages will be served:

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December 9th- Malone - Vax to School Clinic – 2pm-6pm at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park.

For ages 12 and up, Pfizer first dose and booster dose. (Those who attended our 11/18 clinic were automatically registered for a second dose at this clinic.)

Drop-ins welcome, but will be limited according to how much vaccine we have on hand.  Priority will be given to those who pre-register. 

*ALL APPOINTMENTS FILLED*

Register here for Thursday, December 9th Pfizer FIRST dose for 12 years and up: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D17A02CAC35E0188E0530A6C7C15F6BD

Those who register for this clinic will be automatically registered for a second dose on December 30th at Franklin County Public Health office in the Malone Courthouse from 9am-11am.

*ALL APPOINTMENTS FILLED*

Register here for Thursday, December 9th Pfizer BOOSTER dose for 18 years and up: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D1791FAB5A720260E0530A6C7C155807

You must be 18 or older to receive a booster dose. Those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines should wait at least six months after their second dose before getting a booster. Those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson are eligible to get a booster two months after their initial dose.

You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

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December 10th- Malone -11am-1pm at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park.

For ages 18 and up, Moderna booster doses only.

Pre-registration is highly recommended.  Drop-ins welcome only if there is vaccine available. 

*MORE APPOINTMENTS ADDED!*

Register here for Friday, December 10th, Moderna BOOSTER dose for 18 years and up:

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D20430ACFC7D02D0E0530A6C7C156208

You must be 18 or older to receive a booster dose. Those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines should wait at least six months after their second dose before getting a booster. Those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson are eligible to get a booster two months after their initial dose.

You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.       -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

December 16th - Malone- 4pm-7pm at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park.

For ages 5-11, Pfizer first dose only clinic. 

Drop-ins welcome, but will be limited according to how much vaccine we have on hand.  Priority will be given to those who pre-register. 

Register here for Thursday, December 16th Pfizer FIRST dose for 5-11 year-olds:

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D1F05F0BFAFE0222E0530A6C7C157BB8

Those who register for this clinic will be automatically registered for a second dose at St. Andre’s Outreach Center on January 6th from 4pm-7pm.

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December 30th- Tupper Lake – 11am-3pm at Holy Ghost Academy, 40 Marion Street.

For ages 18 and up, Pfizer booster doses 11am-1pm and Moderna Booster doses 1pm-3pm.

Drop-ins welcome, but will be limited according to how much vaccine we have on hand.  Priority will be given to those who pre-register. 

Register here for December 30th Pfizer BOOSTER 11am-1pm, 18 and up:

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D2957FFAD87702DAE0530A6C7C154C30

Register here for December 30th Moderna BOOSTER 1pm-3pm, 18 and up:

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D2A6382E712902BAE0530A6C7C1571BB

You must be 18 or older to receive a booster dose. Those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines should wait at least six months after their second dose before getting a booster. Those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson are eligible to get a booster two months after their initial dose.

You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.      
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Second dose clinics for 5-11 year-olds:

December 23rd - Malone – 4pm-7pm at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. This will be a second dose clinic only for those 5-11 year-olds who had first doses at our clinic on 12/2.

January 6th – Malone – 4pm-7pm at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. 

This will be a second dose clinic only for those 5-11 year-olds who had first doses at our clinic on 12/16.

For assistance with registration, please call one of these helpful agencies:

  • Community Connections 518 521-3507
  • Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living 518 891- 5295
  • Office for the Aging 518 481-1526


For assistance with transportation, please read below:

Transportation Assistance for Seniors

Below are three options available for those seniors (60 and older) needing transportation assistance to their vaccination appointments:

Option 1:

Franklin County Public Transportation is available for seniors on the Demand Runs within Malone, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake. The hours of operation of these service are as follows:

Malone:                 8:00am to 4:00pm (Monday- Fridays)

Tupper Lake:       8:00am to 3:30pm (Mondays- Fridays)

Saranac Lake:      8:00am to 2:00pm (Mondays –Fridays)

This service can be utilized for transportation to and from pre-arranged Covid-19 vaccine appointments within those towns.  There will be no fee charged for transportation services used to get the Covid-19 vaccination. Public Transportation requires a 24 hour notice to arrange transportation.  Seniors can schedule these on demand appointments by calling 518-483-9000 (during business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm). 

Option 2

Seniors who have Medicaid can schedule transportation to a vaccine appointment by calling Franklin County Medicaid Transportation at 1-888-262-3975.

Option 3:

Seniors who do not have Medicaid, friends, neighbors, or family members to drive them to their vaccination appointments, please contact the Franklin County Office for the Aging at 518-481-1526 for assistance.

Medicaid Transport for Franklin County Residents:

If you have Medicaid and live in Franklin County, please call the Medical Answering Service (MAS) to request transportation at 1-844-666-6270. This number is for all Franklin County Medicaid recipients in need of transportation to and from doctor appointments.

A Medical Transportation Specialist for Franklin County will assist anyone who may need help scheduling transportation or who has any questions by calling 518-483-0934 Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Please call our office with any questions regarding these clinics – 518 481-1710.

To find other vaccination locations near you go to https://www.vaccines.gov/

   To find a COVID testing site near you go to https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you

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