The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management and Jefferson County Public Health will hold two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5 through 11 in December.

The clinics will give shots of the Pfizer vaccine; and children are eligible for first and second doses. Health officials noted the second dose should occur at least three weeks after the first dose.

Appointments are required.

The first clinic is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4 at Blue Heron Middle School, 3939 San Juan Ave., Port Townsend.

To make an appointment, go online to https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov//appointment/en/reg/9124679067 or call the Department of Emergency Management Call Center at 360-344-9791. The call center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The second clinic is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 18 in the multi-purpose room at Chimacum Junior/Senior High School, 93 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

To make an appointment, go online to https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov//appointment/en/reg/9069924918 or call the Department of Emergency Management Call Center.

Parents of children receiving a second dose should bring proof of their child’s first dose. 

Organizers of the clinic said the vaccine dosage for children from age 5 to 11 is one third the dosage required for older children and adults.

Pfizer vaccines for children are also available at some area pharmacies and through healthcare providers. For locations, go to https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/1529/COVID-19-Vaccine or call the Department of Emergency Management Call Center at 360-344-9791.