HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 4) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to host a COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) vaccine clinic on Friday, February 11, 2022 at the PFBC headquarters located at 1601 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Free parking is available.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters (Pfizer and Moderna) will be available for free. Those wishing to attend should note:
- Children ages 5-11 can receive the Pfizer pediatric vaccine.
- Individuals 12-17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, while Individuals 18 and older can receive either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
- Individuals 18 and older can receive a booster, provided it has been five months since their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or two months since their single dose of Johnson & Johnson.
- Individuals 12-17-years-old are eligible to receive the Pfizer booster, provided it has been five months or longer since their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The flu vaccine will also be available for free for children and adults. Patients may receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines during the clinic.
For the latest information on flu and COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (www.cdc.gov).
2022 Pennsylvania fishing licenses, permits, and gift vouchers will also be available for purchase during this event. The price of an annual resident fishing license in 2022 is $22.97. Multi-year options are also available in 3, 5, and 10-year increments. The most popular add-ons, a trout permit and a Lake Erie permit cost $9.97 each, or $15.97 for a combination permit which includes both privileges.
Pennsylvania's statewide Opening Day of Trout Season will take place on Saturday, April 2. A statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day will be held on Saturday, March 26.
For more information, visit www.fishandboat.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Parker
Communications Director
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
(717) 585-3076
michparker@pa.gov