FEMA, VDH PARTNER WITH NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO
VACCINES FOR 16+
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230426/fema-vdh-partner-norfolk-public-schools-expand-access-vaccines-16]


Release Date: 
May 6, 2021 

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — FEMA, in partnership with the Virginia
Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Health,
the City of Norfolk, and Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) are partnering
to provide opportunities for young adults 16-18 to receive their
Pfizer vaccine onsite at six Norfolk High Schools.

On May 10-11 and May 13-14, vaccine events will be held to allow
students to receive their First dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Students
will be required to fill out a consent form that must be completed,
signed, and returned to participate in the event. NPS has made the
form available at the respective high schools and online
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THE DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO RETURN THE COMPLETED AND SIGNED CONSENT
FORM IS FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021. 

FEMA’s goal is to expand the rate of vaccinations in an efficient,
effective, and equitable manner, and bring vaccines to young adults
which allows for increased access.  The six schools participating in
the event are Booker T. Washington, Granby, Lake Taylor, Maury, and
Norview High Schools, as well as Norfolk Technical Center.

In addition to the vaccine event next week, vaccines are still
availability at the FEMA-supported Military Circle Mall through May
22:

Vaccines Available at Military Circle Mall (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) through
May 22:

 	* Single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine (over the age of 18)

	* 1st Doses of Pfizer (16-17 year olds only) 

 	* Individuals who are 16-17 will need to have a parent or guardian
with them at the vaccination site to receive the vaccine.

 	* 2nd Doses of Pfizer

The vaccination center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ins
are welcome and those interested in getting their vaccine must bring
a valid ID or any document that provides proof of name. 

Reasonable accommodation for people with access and functional needs
is available as well as information and onsite interpretation in a
variety of languages, including American Sign Language.  

For information on all available
clinics visit https://vaccinate.virginia.gov
[https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/] or call 1-877-829-4682.  
                                                                                                           

For more on the ongoing vaccination efforts in Virginia,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4512
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4512] or vaemergency.gov
[https://www.vaemergency.gov/]. 

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