The COVID-19 vaccine and updated boosters are safe and effective in preventing severe disease and death from COVID-19. We encourage individuals over six months of age to talk to their Health Care Provider about the vaccine.
HHC has Moderna and Pfizer bivalent boosters. Children ages 12 to 17 years can also get the updated booster for COVID-19.
We are offering:
- COVID-19 Primary series for ages 6 months and up
- Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters for ages 12 years and up
- 2022-2023 Flu shots for all ages
Hometown Health Center is holding walk-in clinics at the following dates/times. If you are unable to make one of these clinics, please call us at 1-866-364-1366 for an appointment.
NEWPORT
- Thursday, October 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 27 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DEXTER
- Wednesday, October 12 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 26 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Important information:
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination: CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and if eligible, COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older. Find more information on how to ensure children stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine at Stay Up to Date with Your COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC.
COVID-19 safety research: Continued safety monitoring has determined COVID-19 vaccination is safe for children and teens. COVID-19 vaccinations have undergone, and will continue to undergo, the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.
COVID-19 effectiveness research: COVID 19-vaccines are effective at preventing possible severe complications from COVID-19. Learn more about Why Children and Teens Should Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination protection: Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against severe disease, hospitalization, or death from COVID-19 and can provide greater confidence in them participating in school and their favorite activities.