The following information was on the Rice County Public Health Department website concerning vaccinations for COVID.

Rice County Public Health is currently vaccinating first, second, booster and additional doses of COVID vaccines.  Pre-registration strongly recommended. Walk-ins allowed. 

Youth ages 5-17 must be preregistered with parent/guardian consent and the parent/guardian should be present at the clinic with their child. Youth walk-ins must have a parent/guardian present.

Below is listed some upcoming vaccination clinics in Rice County.
Thursday, December 9th
PFIZER- 5 years old and older. First, Second, Booster* Dose and Additional Doses for Immunocompromised**. (If receiving subsequent vaccinations after the first dose, please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card so staff can update it.) 
  o Link to register: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/8962154780
  o Date: Thursday, December 9th
o Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
o Location: Northfield Community Education Center, 700 Lincoln Pkwy, Northfield
o If you need assistance to register for this clinic, please call:  507-333-3818,  507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, 507-332-5911

Friday, December 10th
MODERNA- 18 years old and older. First, Second, Booster* Dose and Additional Doses for Immunocompromised**. (If receiving subsequent vaccinations after the first dose, please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card so staff can update it.) 
  o Link to register: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/9253801676
  o Date: Friday, December 10th
  o Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  o Location: Rice County Government Services Building - 320 NW 3rd Street, Faribault. Use South Entrance. 
  o If you need assistance to register for this clinic, please call:  507-333-3818,  507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, 507-332-5911

Tuesday, December 14th
PFIZER- 5 years old and older. First, Second, Booster* Dose and Additional Doses for Immunocompromised**. (If receiving subsequent vaccinations after the first dose, please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card so staff can update it.) 
  o Link to register:https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/5612629068 
  o Date: Tuesday, December 14th
  o Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  o Location: Faribault Middle School, 704 17th St SW, Faribault
  o If you need assistance to register for this clinic, please call:  507-333-3818,  507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, 507-332-5911

Thursday, December 16th
MODERNA- 18 years old and older. First, Second, Booster* Dose and Additional Doses for Immunocompromised**. (If receiving subsequent vaccinations after the first dose, please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card so staff can update it.) 
  o Link to register: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/0015962098
  o Date: Thursday, December 16th
  o Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  o Location: Rice County Government Services Building - 320 NW 3rd Street, Faribault. Use South Entrance. 
  o If you need assistance to register for this clinic, please call:  507-333-3818,  507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, 507-332-5911

Wednesday, December 22nd
PFIZER- 5 years old and older. First, Second, Booster* Dose and Additional Doses for Immunocompromised**. (If receiving subsequent vaccinations after the first dose, please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card so staff can update it.) 
  o Link to register: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/2658047109 
  o Date: Wednesday, December 22nd
  o Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  o Location: Rice County Government Services Building - 320 NW 3rd Street, Faribault. Use South Entrance. 
  o If you need assistance to register for this clinic, please call:  507-333-3818,  507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, 507-332-5911

Thursday, December 30th
MODERNA- 18 years old and older. First, Second, Booster* Dose and Additional Doses for Immunocompromised**. (If receiving subsequent vaccinations after the first dose, please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card so staff can update it.) 
  o Link to register: https://prepmod.health.state.mn.us//appointment/en/reg/1842956600
  o Date: Thursday, December 30th
  o Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  o Location: Rice County Government Services Building - 320 NW 3rd Street, Faribault. Use South Entrance. 
  o If you need assistance to register for this clinic, please call:  507-333-3818,  507-332-5922, 507-332-5928, 507-332-5911

General Appointment Information:

  • Accessibility accommodations are available. 
  • Appointments are encouraged, however walk-in's allowed if adequate vaccine supplies.
  • Rice County Public Health is vaccinating with Moderna,  Pfizer and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines. Check specifics above on which vaccines are offered at specific clinics. 
  • Insurance information is asked for on registration form and is appreciated, if available.  Public Health may bill insurance for an administrative fee, however there is no direct cost to an individual whether they have insurance or not. You do NOT need to upload your insurance card.

Important Information on the Rice County Public Health website: 

  • If you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccinations/medications, please get your COVID vaccination at a medical clinic location. 
  • After receiving your vaccination, we will ask you to stay for 15 minutes so you can be observed for post-vaccination reactions. 

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