Bassett Holding COVID-19, Pediatric COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic in Edmeston on January 15, 2022

Cooperstown, N.Y. – Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic at the Edmeston Central School gymnasium (11 North Street, Edmeston) on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Clinic details:

·         Date: January 15, 2022

·         Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

·         Vaccinations offered:

o    Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (booster) dose shots;

o    Flu shots;

o    Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 shots.

·         Open to the public. Recipients do not need to be established Bassett patients.

·         No appointments necessary.

·         All vaccinations will be provided at no cost to the patient.

·         Patients should bring their vaccination cards.

·         Patients may read and complete the consent form online ahead of time: https://www.bassett.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/COVID-19_Booster_Immunization_Screening_Consent_Form_16_Up.pdf

Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for current booster eligibility criteria.

People in the following groups are at highest risk for COVID-19:

People with serious long-term health problems (lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease and blood disorders)

People with immune system weakness (cancer treatment, long-term steroid therapy, HIV/AIDS and other immune diseases)

People 50 years of age and older

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for other high-risk categories and more flu and COVID-19 information. You can help fight the flu, COVID-19, and other sickness by washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough, and staying home from work or school if you have symptoms.