MADISON, CT – On Friday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m., Connecticut’s COVID-19 Vaccination Van will be at The Country School to provide free vaccinations. No appointment, health insurance, or a state-issued ID is required. No one will be turned away.
Children aged 6 months to 11 years are eligible for the Pediatric Moderna or Pfizer vaccine for their first and second doses. Third and booster doses are available only to children 5 years- to 11-years-old. Children 12 years and older and adults may receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for first, second, third and booster doses.
The highly visible yellow Vaccination Vans, provided by the CT Department of Public Health and run by Griffin Health, can administer 100-125 shots per day in a six-hour window of time.
“As a private school, we are keenly aware of our public purpose,” said John Fixx, Head of School. “We are thankful to give back to the shoreline community that has supported The Country School for the past 67 years.”
The following forms need to be completed and are available at the Clinic: PreVaccination CDC Screening Form, Pediatric Intake Form, and the COVID Vaccine Intake Form. For more information on vaccinations and COVID-19 visit ct.gov/covidvaccine.
Founded in 1955, The Country School is a coeducational, independent day school serving over 215 students in PreSchool through Grade 8. To schedule a tour, visit www.thecountryschool.org.
LYME — Santa is dropping by the Lyme Fire Company’s Hamburg Station Sunday, Dec. 11, from 8 a.m. to11 a.m., for breakfast!
All are welcome to join him.
Make sure your children remember their lists for Santa!
Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, French toast, eggs, fruit, toast, sausage, milk, coffee, and juice.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
Hamburg Fire Station is located at 23 Hamburg Rd.in Lyme.
All Donors Through Dec.15 Receive $10 Amazon.com Gift Card By Email
OLD LYME — On Thursday, Dec. 15, the American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, 2 Ferry Rd. from 1 to 6 p.m.
As more people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside a time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
Throughout the season, several factors can disrupt the ability of the Red Cross to collect enough blood for patients across the country.
- Travel: According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans plan to travel over the holidays this year, which may negatively impact the blood supply if fewer people come out to donate.
- Seasonal illness: The U.S. is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV, which can decrease the availability of healthy donors.
- Weather: Parts of the country have already seen storms bring several feet of snow this year. Winter weather often leads to hazardous road conditions, canceling blood drives and making it dangerous for donors to venture out to give.
It is important for donors − especially type O blood donors and platelet donors − to give now to ensure hospitals have the blood they need through the end of the year. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give blood through Dec.15 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, courtesy of Amazon.
Editor’s Note: i) This article is based on press release from the American Red Cross.
ii) The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.