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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210901MO1DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR News Release For Immediate Release: September 1, 2021 COUNTY OF KAUA‘I OFFICE OF THE MAYOR SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF (808) 241-4900 Free vaccine clinics coming to neighborhoods around Kaua‘i LĪHUʻE – More free pop-up and mobile van vaccine clinics are open to everyone aged 12 and older. Kaua‘i Mobile Vaccine Clinic The Kauai mobile vaccine clinic offers the Comirnaty vaccine (formerly known as Pfizer- BioNTech) for ages 12 and older, the Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and older, and the Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine for ages 18 and older. No appointment is needed, walk-ins only. The van will return to the same location four weeks later to administer 2nd doses of the Comirnaty (Pfizer) or Moderna vaccine. Minors ages 12-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign a consent form for the minor being vaccinated. • Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center: Thursday, Sept. 2, noon to 3 p.m. • Hanapēpē Neighborhood Center: Friday, Sept. 3, noon to 3 p.m. • Hanalei Neighborhood Center: Saturday, Sept. 4, noon to 3 p.m. • Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center: Thursday, Sept. 9, noon to 3 p.m. • Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center: Friday, Sept. 10, noon to 3 p.m. • Wainiha Country Market: Saturday, Sept. 11, noon to 3 p.m. The mobile vaccine clinic is a collaboration between the County of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation and Wilcox Medical Center. For more information, visit http://WilcoxHealth.org/Vaccine. Hoʽōla Lāhui Pop-up Clinics Free pop-up clinics operated by Hoʻōla Lāhui are open to ages 12 and older. They offer a choice of the Comirnaty vaccine (formerly known as Pfizer-BioNTech) for ages 12 and older, the Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and older, and the Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine for ages 18 and older. No appointment is needed. Minors ages 12-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Kaumakani Community Hall: Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Anaina Hou Farmers Market: Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Laukona Park: Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Kekaha Neighborhood Center: Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Telephone assistance is also available from Hoʽōla Lāhui at (808) 938-0938. The County of Kaua‘i thanks the Kauai District Health Office, Hoʽōla Lāhui, Wilcox Medical Center, and Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation for working together to offer these free clinics for Kaua‘i. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call (808) 938- 0938 or email blanca.baron@doh.hawaii.gov. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Clinics Most clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies on Kaua‘i are also accepting walk-ins for a free vaccine without an appointment. Most locations are closed on Labor Day, except for Walmart. Comirnaty Vaccine (formerly known as Pfizer): Ages 12+ • Longs Līhu‘e seven days a week, with appointments available as late as 6:30 p.m. (closed Labor Day). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine • Safeway Līhu‘e seven days week, with appointments during business hours (closed Labor Day). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.safeway.com/pharmacy/covid-19.html • Kaiser Permanente Līhu‘e Clinic Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/hawaii/health-wellness/coronavirus- information/vaccine-appointments • Wilcox Medical Center open on Wednesdays. Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: http://WilcoxHealth.org/Vaccine • Hoʽōla Lāhui clinics in Waimea and Kapa‘a. For the latest schedule, call (808) 938-0938 Moderna Vaccine: Ages 18+ • Safeway Kapa‘a seven days a week (closed Labor Day). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.safeway.com/pharmacy/covid-19.html • Longs Kōloa and Kapaʻa seven days a week (closed Labor Day) with appointments available as late as 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine • Longs ʻEleʻele Monday-Saturday (closed Labor Day), with appointments available as late as 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine • Walmart seven days a week, with appointments available as late as 7 p.m. (OPEN ON LABOR DAY). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: http://www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine • Costco Monday-Friday (closed Labor Day). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.costco.com/covid-vaccine.html • Kaiser Permanente Līhu‘e Clinic Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. (Closed Labor Day). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/hawaii/health-wellness/coronavirus- information/vaccine-appointments • Līhu‘e Pharmacy Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By appointment only – no walk-ins at this location. To make an appointment, call (808) 246-9100, or (808) 246-6900, or (808) 245- 3800. For more info: https://kauairx.com/covid-19-vaccine-clinic/ • Hoʽōla Lāhui clinics in Waimea and Kapa‘a. For the latest schedule, call (808) 938-0938 Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: Ages 18+ (one dose) • Safeway Kapa‘a weekdays (closed Labor Day). Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment: https://www.safeway.com/pharmacy/covid-19.html • Hoʽōla Lāhui clinics in Waimea and Kapa‘a. For the latest schedule, call (808) 938-0938. Request DOH Mobile Vaccine Van at your event Businesses, organizations, and individuals can request a mobile vaccine van operated by the Department of Health to offer free vaccines to adults 18+ at community gatherings and functions. Submit your request by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBQCWY7 or by calling the Kaua‘i District Health Office on weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 241-3495. ###