Woodridge Local School District
08/05/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2021 07:19
Summit County Public Health Will Offer Increased Options For Vaccinations
Summit County Public Health Announcement:
[Akron, OH] - Vaccination for COVID-19 still remains our best defense against this virus, any future variants and ending this pandemic. Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalization and death; it also helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. Summit County Public Health will continue to offer drive thru clinics for Moderna, Pfizer and J&J vaccinations every Wednesday at 1867 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio 43313. All three vaccines will be offered on Wednesdays with extended hours from 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. No appointments are necessary for the Wednesday clinics; walk ins will be accepted.
SCPH will also be offering a Home Based Vaccination Program for all Summit County residents. SCPH staff will travel to individual's homes and vaccinate them right in their homes for those who make an appointment. Summit County residents, who would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in their home, please call our call center at 330-926-5795 or visit http://tiny.cc/schomevax to schedule an appointment. All three vaccine brands are available through our homebased vaccination program.
SCPH encourages those residents who are vaccinated and unvaccinated to continue to engage in safe and effective behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Stay home if you're sick, even with mild symptoms
Be mindful in your interactions with others. Limit your chances of exposure by
maintaining social distancing of at least six feet from non-household members
Wear a mask in public
Consider necessary travel only
Follow good hygiene standards:
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Use hand sanitizer frequently
Avoid touching your face
Cover coughs and sneezes
If you have questions, call the COVID-19 Call Line (330) 926-5795. The call line is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M-F.
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