Children’s vaccination clinic hosted in Bennington

BENNINGTON - Southwestern Vermont Health Care will host a special children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds from 1 to 5 pm on Friday, January 28, at its COVID Resource Center, the gymnasium on the former Southern Vermont College campus at 982 Mansion Drive. No appointment is needed and walk-ins are welcome.
The clinic will administer first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11. A pediatrician will be on site to address questions from parents and children. In addition, pediatric nurses, who are especially skilled at vaccinating children, will also be working at the clinic. The clinic is open to everyone, regardless of where they live. Masks are required.
Families who are unable to attend this clinic are encouraged to visit the COVID Resource Center whenever it is open. Check svhealthcare.org/COVID-Resource-Center for the most up-to-date hours.