RI Holding Back-To-School, Community Vaccine Clinics

CRANSTON, RI – More than 100 back-to-school COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held across the state between now and mid-September, state officials announced Tuesday.

As the number of cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant increase, state officials are encouraging students ages 12 and older, and their parents, to get vaccinated before the start of the new school year.

"If you haven't gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet, or are just turning 12 and becoming eligible, please get vaccinated – it is time," said Governor Dan McKee in a prepared statement. "Teams throughout the state have worked in lock-step to make sure that every student and their family in every school district has easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage all eligible Rhode Islanders to make the healthy choice and get vaccinated before school starts."

Currently, the Pfizer vaccine is the only one approved for children ages 12 and older. This vaccine will be offered at all of the clinics.

"Getting vaccinated and making sure that the eligible children, young adults, and adults in your life are vaccinated too is the single best thing you can do right now to protect yourself and your family from the Delta variant, the more contagious strain of COVID-19," said Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, M.D., M.P.H. in a prepared statement. "School districts, community organizations, and our response team at the State level have come together to make these vaccination opportunities available in people's neighborhoods throughout Rhode Island. With case rates on the rise, and with these clinics available, it absolutely is time."

See below for a full list of vaccine clinics: