The Northwest Arkansas Council will host two large-scale vaccination events this week at J.B. Hunt in Lowell. Planned for Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4, both events will offer first, second and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for ages five and up. Details for each clinic are below.
Friday, December 3 Vaccine Clinic
When: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: J.B. Hunt Corporate Headquarters (Building C) in Lowell.
708 W Apple Blossom Avenue
Registration is encouraged but not required. Click here for details and to register.
Saturday, December 4 Vaccine Clinic
When: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: J.B. Hunt Corporate Headquarters (Building C) in Lowell.
708 W Apple Blossom Avenue
Registration is encouraged but not required. Click here for details and to register.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in children ages five and up. Northwest Arkansas parents are encouraged to consult their physicians and pediatricians in an effort to vaccinate any eligible children.
All individuals ages 18 or older are now eligible to receive a booster shot at least six months after their second Pfizer or Moderna dose or two months after their Janssen/Johnson & Johnson dose. For those interested in receiving a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the below graphic can be referenced to understand when they may be eligible and which booster is recommended. A high-res version of this graphic can be downloaded here.
Additional weekly pop-up vaccination events in both Washington and Benton counties continue for all Arkansas residents, now aged five and older. For vaccination event information and registration go to: https://nwacouncil.org/vaccine-calendar.
COVID-19 vaccines are free, insurance is not required and those attending the clinics will NOT need to provide an identification or social security number to get vaccinated. If you have previously had a COVID-19 vaccine, bring your CDC vaccination card.
Over the past several months, the Northwest Arkansas Council partnered with health care providers, local businesses and organizations to host vaccination events at convenient locations. Businesses, cities, churches or schools interested in partnering to host a vaccination clinic should send an email to [email protected].
For any questions about the vaccine or details on the clinics, click here, call 479-334-2929 or via social media @nwavaccines.
This effort is in conjunction with the statewide initiative to educate Arkansans about vaccination and get Arkansans vaccinated.
For media inquiries and coverage, contact and RSVP to [email protected]. Note for federal HIPAA compliance media will not be allowed to take photos or videos of patients where the patients are identifiable without their consent. Live shots must be conducted in a designated area. Ensure this is coordinated in advance.
Vaccination clinics are public health events. Media will be assigned to a designated area to conduct interviews, capture photos and video. Direct interview requests to [email protected].
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