There are 260 active cases in the San Luis Valley today.
Information on San Luis Valley COVID-19 statistics, testing, and vaccinations can be found at www.slvphp.com or by calling 719-480-8719.
Children ages 5-11 may now receive Pfizer pediatric vaccine doses to protect against COVID-19. Elementary school aged children have the highest case rate of any age group in Colorado right now. Hospitalizations among children are rare, but they do happen, and viral spread among children contributes to viral spread in the community as a whole.The vaccine’s safety and effectiveness has been studied in clinical trials with thousands of children ages 5-11. Authorities reviewing the trial data determined that risks of COVID-19 illness outweigh the potential risks of vaccine side effects. No serious side effects have been identified in this study. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vaccination for all children and adolescents 5 years of age and older who do not have contraindications. If you have concerns, talk with your pediatrician.
VACCINATIONS
This is not an all-inclusive list. You may also contact your local public health agency, pharmacy, or healthcare provider.
Valley-Wide Health Systems offers vaccines every Friday at ASU Neilson Library parking lot, 10am-2pm. Schedule in advance to reduce your wait time by calling 719-587-9610. Walk-ins are also welcome.
The mobile bus clinics below accept walk-ins, or register at https://www.mobilevax.us/southwest. They will have pediatric Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, flu vaccines.
- Friday November 5th, 9am-3pm at Del Norte Schools
- Saturday November 6th, 9am-3pm at Centennial High School
- Sunday November 7th, 9am-4pm at Safeway in Alamosa
- Tuesday November 9th, 9am-3pm at South Conejos Schools
For those who would like to get a vaccine through SLV Health, including pediatric vaccine, call 719-587-1355 or go to https://www.sanluisvalleyhealth.org/coronavirus-faq/covid-19-vaccine-registration
