Pfizer Vaccine Immunity Timeline for 2021-2022 School Year

Jul 29, 2021

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services is reminding parents that the date to have your eligible school-aged child fully vaccinated for the upcoming school year is quickly approaching. Students ages 12 to 17-years old require 28 days following their first dose of the Pfizer Vaccine to achieve the full efficacy rate of 95%.

The following dates are provided for the surrounding school districts and notes the days to keep in mind for arranging your child’s vaccination. Vaccinations need to be arranged prior to the dates provided below and should be adjusted for students practicing fall sports before the start of the school year:

MASSENA CENTRAL & ST. LAWRENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

DAY 1: August 7^th— Pfizer 1^st Dose

DAY 12: August 18^th— Start to build immunity

DAY 21: August 27^th— Pfizer 2^nd Dose

DAY 28: September 3^rd— MCS & SLC First Day of School

SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT:

DAY 1: August 11^th— Pfizer 1^st Dose

DAY 12: August 22^nd— Start to build immunity

DAY 21: August 31^st— Pfizer 2^nd Dose

DAY 28: September 7^th— SRCS First Day of School

To help your child get vaccinated in time for the school year, Health Services is continuing to conduct an Open Walk-In Vaccine Clinic every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the former-IGA Building located at 850 State Route 37 in Akwesasne. All individuals ages 12 years or older can attend, but minors require a parent to be present.

Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services also announced that individuals can now receive the COVID-19 Vaccine during their normally scheduled medical appointment. Please let your health care provider know you are interested in being vaccinated during the time of your appointment.

For any questions about the vaccine clinics being conducted by Health Services, please call (518) 333-0230 or call (518) 358-3141 to schedule a vaccination appointment.

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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Saint Regis Mohawk People.