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Notice to Public
February 9, 2022
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics with Links through February
Franklin County Public Health will hold the following COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Please see schedule below for location, times and what ages and vaccine will be served:
About Booster doses:
You must be 12 or older to receive a Pfizer booster dose and 18 or over to receive a Johnson & Johnson or Moderna booster dose. Those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines should wait at least five 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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February 22nd – Malone from 10am-2pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park.
For ages 12 and up, Pfizer BOOSTER doses.
Drop-ins welcome but limited dependent on amount of vaccine.
Register here for February 22nd Pfizer BOOSTER (12 and up) 10am-2pm:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D5C9743FAC5C021EE0530A6C7C1574BC
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February 24th - Tupper Lake from 10am-2pm at Holy Ghost Parish Center, 40 Marion Street.
For ages 12 and up, Pfizer BOOSTER doses.
Drop-ins are welcome at this clinic as long as vaccine supply lasts.
Register here for February 24th Pfizer BOOSTER (12 and up) 10am-2pm:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D61D908DBB6E0130E0530A6C7C16FAFF
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Registration links have not yet been issued for the clinics below. They will be promoted as soon they are issued.
March 1st – Malone from 10am-2pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park.
For ages 12 and up, Pfizer BOOSTER doses.
Register here for 3/1/22 Pfizer BOOSTER (12 and up) 10am-2pm:
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D8295EB8DF9201F6E0530A6C7C160072
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March 3rd – Malone from 3pm-6pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park.
For ages 5-11, Pfizer SECOND dose PEDIATRIC clinic for those who attended our pediatric clinic on 2/10/22.
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Please call our office with any questions regarding these clinics – 518 481-1710.
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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
New York State Department of Health has opened a COVID-19 testing site in Malone at 201 W. Main Street. Open from 10am-4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Testing is free. Register for an appointment at https://appointments.bioreference.com/nystatecovidtesting
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For assistance with vaccination or testing 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.
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