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New Hampshire launches walk-in fixed COVID-19 vaccination sites

3 locations now open in Berlin, Plymouth, Claremont; Rochester site opens Thursday

New Hampshire launches walk-in fixed COVID-19 vaccination sites

3 locations now open in Berlin, Plymouth, Claremont; Rochester site opens Thursday

HERE. >> PAST TWO MONTHS THE DEMAND FOR VACCINATIONS HAS BEEN VERY HIGH. AMY: ANDREW GYORDA TOOK A LOT OF WORK HOME THIS WEEKEND. THE STATE GIVES PHARMACIST24S HOURS TO UPLOAD VACCINE INFORMATION ON EACH PATIENT ISTH SMALL PHARMACY DID 40 SHOTS ON SATURDAY. >> ON SUNDAY, YOU CAN CONTACT MY SWEET WI.FE I BARELY GOT THE CHRISTMAS TREE UP. I HAD TO UPLOAD ALL THAT DA.AT AMY: IN MAY, FISHERVILLE PHARMACY WAS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE IT WAS OFFERING COVID VACCINES. NOW A RECORDING TELLS CALLERS IT IS NO LONGER DOING ANY CIDOV SHOTS, TELLING NEWS 9 THEIR STAFF SIMPLY COULDN’T KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND, A STATEWIDE PHENOMENON. >> THERE’S NOT A SHORTAGE OF VACCINE, BUT SOME PLACESRE A HAVING STAFFING CHALLENGES, AND THAT’S LEADING TO SOME OF THE CHALLENGES GETTING A BOOER.ST AMY: AND NOW THIS INDEPENDENT PHARMACY SAYS IT’S INUNDADTE WITH PATIENT TRANSFERS FROM THE NATIONAL CHAIN DRUG STOR.ES PATIENTS SAY THE WAIT TIMES FOR THEIR OTHER PRESCRIPTIONS E ASTRONOMICAL, ANOTHER COVID VACCINE RIPPLE EFFECT, SO THE ADVICE FROM HEALTH OFFICIALS IS -- >> IF YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A BOOSTER, IT DOESN’T MATTER WHICH ONE YOU GET, I WOULD JTUS RECOMMEND GETTING ONE. THE CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE C CDARE ATTH YOU CAN MIX AND MAH.TC AMY: AND THE CDC ALSO SAYS JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID VACCINES WANE SOONER, SO IF THAT WAS URYO FIRST SHOT, YOU SHOULD BE TRYING TO GET A BOOSTER TWO MONTHS OMFR THE FIRST DATE. LIVE IN HOLLIS, AM
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New Hampshire launches walk-in fixed COVID-19 vaccination sites

3 locations now open in Berlin, Plymouth, Claremont; Rochester site opens Thursday

New Hampshire is opening four fixed vaccination sites to deal with increasing demand for the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots.** Video above is previous coverage of difficulties some New Hampshire pharmacies have had meeting demand for booster shots. **Gov. Chris Sununu said all four sites will be walk-in only, with no scheduled appointments available. COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are free."With the winter surge upon us, we are opening every door of opportunity, including additional vaccination sites, so that New Hampshire residents can take proactive steps to help themselves, their friends and their neighbors stay healthy," Sununu said.Some Granite Staters have been reporting difficulties in scheduling booster shots at pharmacies, especially as Christmas approaches. "The state fixed vaccination sites provide New Hampshire residents additional opportunities to get vaccinated or a booster dose without having to make an appointment," said Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette. "The demand for vaccines demonstrates New Hampshire’s resiliency as we all work to protect our most vulnerable citizens from COVID-19."Officials warned that because the sites are for walk-ins only, there may be long lines at times. People should bring their vaccine cards with them if they are going for a second shot or booster.While the vaccination sites do have operating hours on Saturdays, health officials said they won't be running this Saturday because of the Booster Blitz event.The following fixed sites are currently open:BerlinThe Chalet at 161 East Milan RoadMonday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Sunday: ClosedPlymouthThe Common Man Event Room at 231 Main St. Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: ClosedClaremontFormer NH State Liquor Store at 367 Washington St. Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: ClosedThe following site opens later this week:RochesterSpaulding Commons at 306 N. Main St.Opens Thursday, Dec. 9 Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: ClosedMore information about the sites, including holiday hours, can be found on the On-Site Medical Services website.Appointment-based vaccinations can be found at vaccines.gov.To find the state's vaccine van, visit vaccines.nh.gov and click "Find the van."

New Hampshire is opening four fixed vaccination sites to deal with increasing demand for the COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots.

** Video above is previous coverage of difficulties some New Hampshire pharmacies have had meeting demand for booster shots. **

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Gov. Chris Sununu said all four sites will be walk-in only, with no scheduled appointments available. COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are free.

"With the winter surge upon us, we are opening every door of opportunity, including additional vaccination sites, so that New Hampshire residents can take proactive steps to help themselves, their friends and their neighbors stay healthy," Sununu said.

Some Granite Staters have been reporting difficulties in scheduling booster shots at pharmacies, especially as Christmas approaches.

"The state fixed vaccination sites provide New Hampshire residents additional opportunities to get vaccinated or a booster dose without having to make an appointment," said Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette. "The demand for vaccines demonstrates New Hampshire’s resiliency as we all work to protect our most vulnerable citizens from COVID-19."

Officials warned that because the sites are for walk-ins only, there may be long lines at times. People should bring their vaccine cards with them if they are going for a second shot or booster.

While the vaccination sites do have operating hours on Saturdays, health officials said they won't be running this Saturday because of the Booster Blitz event.

The following fixed sites are currently open:

Berlin

The Chalet at 161 East Milan Road

  • Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Plymouth

The Common Man Event Room at 231 Main St.

  • Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Claremont

Former NH State Liquor Store at 367 Washington St.

  • Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

The following site opens later this week:

Rochester

Spaulding Commons at 306 N. Main St.

Opens Thursday, Dec. 9

  • Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

More information about the sites, including holiday hours, can be found on the On-Site Medical Services website.

Appointment-based vaccinations can be found at vaccines.gov.

To find the state's vaccine van, visit vaccines.nh.gov and click "Find the van."