{"id":106059,"date":"2021-05-13T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T18:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=106059"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:25:28","slug":"acdh-take-the-winning-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/05\/13\/acdh-take-the-winning-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"ACDH: Take the winning shot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, the Allen County Department of Health is encouraging 12+ to “Take the Winning Shot” COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p>\n

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Hoosiers 12+ Should \u201cTake the Winning Shot\u201d at Health Department Vaccine Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 13, 2021) \u2013 The health department is encouraging eligible youth ages 12 and up to \u201ctake the winning shot<\/a>\u201d and get vaccinated so they don\u2019t have to miss out on activities because of COVID-19. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to encourage all our Allen County families to take the winning shot and get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible,\u201d said Mindy Waldron, administrator for the Allen County Department of Health. \u201cTaking the shot could be your ticket to avoiding quarantines if you get exposed to COVID-19, which could mean fewer missed games, competitions and other activities. And it can also mean fewer travel testing requirements for those upcoming summer vacations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone 12-years-old and older is now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine at the Department\u2019s site at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. Appointments are still encouraged and can be scheduled at https:\/\/www.allencountyhealth.com\/get-vaccinated\/its-worth-a-shot\/<\/a>. The Department has also compiled frequently asked questions geared toward children and their parents to help them make informed decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, which can be accessed on the website. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhile young people may be low-risk for COVID-19 complications, they are still getting severe disease and can even die,\u201d said Dr. Matthew Sutter, Allen County health commissioner. \u201cMany young people have long-term problems from COVID-19 like lung, heart and nerve problems, and there could be other effects that become apparent in the future. But getting fully vaccinated is safe, effective and significantly lessens those risks.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Department is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 12-years-old or older, which requires two doses administered at least 21 days apart. Appointments will be scheduled for the second dose during the first vaccination. <\/p>\n

Anyone under 18-years-old must be accompanied by an adult (preferably a parent or guardian), who will need to bring ID and attest to the youth\u2019s age. Accepted identification for adults include a driver\u2019s license, state ID, military ID, birth certificate, passport or Medicaid card.<\/p>\n

While appointments at the site are prioritized, walk-ins will be accepted for all eligible ages on the following days and times through the end of May: <\/p>\n