Vernon Hosting Another Regional Booster Shot Clinic

VERNON, CT — With the omicron and delta variants raging their ways through Connecticut, Vernon is hosting its second regional mega clinic for the coronavirus booster shots. It's the second clinic in two weeks' time.

The next clinic is slated for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Center 375, located at 375 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon.

The booster shots are being administered by Priority Urgent Care with no out-of-pocket costs.Last week, 446 vaccines were given out.

Only booster shots will be offered at the clinic, which is open to all eligible people 18 and older.

Those who received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines more than six months ago and people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than two months ago are eligible to receive a booster, officials said.

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be offered Wednesday.

Those needing shots should bring their vaccination card, ID and insurance card to the clinic.

Those wishing to sign up for the clinic can visit Vernon’s home page, www.vernonct.gov.

Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments will receive priority.