The Eugene 4J school district scheduled a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15 year olds for later this month, in anticipation of federal approval.
4J spokesperson Kerry Delf said Thursday the clinic is already full.
“It’s expected that very soon the FDA will give approval of the vaccine for ages 12-15,” Delf said. “And so, to allow families to plan a little in advance, the district is working with health care partners to schedule vaccine clinics for ages 12-15. Of course, that’s contingent on the vaccine being approved. If that approval is not received from the federal government before the date of the clinic, they will need to be rescheduled.”
Delf said 4J is also holding a clinic for 16 and older on May 12th. As of Thursday afternoon, there were still slots available. Delf said the district wants to provide vaccine doses to all staff and students. It would be up to the state as to whether Oregon districts would require vaccination against COVID-19.
Lane County Public Health has not yet scheduled vaccine clinics for those under 16.
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