Rice County Public Health Adds Vaccination Clinic for Youth

The Rice County Public Health Department has announced hosting a Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for anyone 16 years and older.

The clinic will be at Faribault High School Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  Entrance for the cliinic will be Door 3 on the east side of the building.

In a News Release officials say, "This is a great opportunity for parents to get their 16 and 17 year olds vaccinated if they have not been vaccinated already."

"Appointments between 2:30p.m.and 3:30 p.m. are reserved for Faribault High School and Faribault Alternative Learning Center students ages16 years and older. Students under 18 years old coming at this time must be pre-registered with parent/guardian consent." 

"Between 3:30p.m.and 6 p.m. anyone 16 years and older is welcome to attend. 16 and 17 year olds who attend MUST have parent/guardian consent via pre-registration or parents are welcome to attend with their student. Vaccine is free. Pre-registration strongly encouraged, however walk-in appointments will be available."

Online registration to make an appointment and give consent is on the Rice County Public Health website at at  https://www.co.rice.mn.us/528/COVID-19-VACCINE-INFORMATION

If you have problems registering online, please call Rice County Public Health at 507-332-5910, 507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, or 507-332-5966 and staff with help you register.

"Over 59% of Rice County residents 16 and older have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine! Now is the time to “Roll UpYour Sleeve” and get vaccinated if you haven’t already done so!"

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