Claremont COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Community Center

CLAREMONT, CA — The Hughes Community Center will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on May 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for any Los Angeles County resident 12 and older.

The city plans to give the Pfizer vaccine at the clinic, though the type of vaccine is still subject to availability, city of Claremont officials said. The clinic is a partnership between the city and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12, according to The Associated Press. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are still only administered to people 18 and older.

A follow-up clinic for the second dose is scheduled for June 16, according to Claremont officials.

The clinic will only allow patients to walk-up to receive a shot and won't have a drive-thru option. Minors who want a shot must have a parent or guardian accompany them to provide consent for a vaccination. Appointments for the clinic can be made by calling the Hughes Center at 909-399-5490.

As of May 12, the city reported more than 2,200 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 56 of those resulting in death. Currently, 49.4 percent of Los Angeles County residents have been given at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine; 36.8 percent are fully vaccinated, according to the Los Angeles Times.

More information about the clinic can be found at the city of Claremont’s coronavirus information website.