Newark Fire Station To Host Free Vaccine Clinic Saturday

NEWARK, CA — Newark’s fire station (7550 Thornton Avenue) will host a no-cost COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is run by the Alameda County Health Services Agency and Bay Area Community Health.

The clinic will offer 1st, 2nd, and booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 and older. It also offers a low-dose Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Masks are required. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins will be welcomed until the event reaches capacity. English registration is available here, and Spanish registration is available here.

The first 100 people vaccinated will receive a free at-home rapid COVID test kit.

The same event will also be held at the fire station on Saturday, April 2 from 10-2.

Questions can be directed to the COVID hotline at 510-252-6845.

Schilling Elementary School is also hosting a free, on-site 2nd dose clinic for students and their families on Friday, March 18 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. The clinic will offer pediatric (5-11) and adult Pfizer (12+) doses.