COVID Vaccine Available Soon for Children Ages 5-11
I hope this finds you well.
Federal regulators are expected to authorize the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 as soon as this week and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department is ready to ramp up its vaccination efforts in response.
Approximately 167,000 children between the ages of 5 and 11 live in Santa Clara County and will be eligible for vaccination.
The pediatric Pfizer vaccine will be administered similar to the adult version, in two doses spaced 21 days apart. It is one-third the size of the adult vaccine.
Unlike when adult vaccines were first authorized at the end of 2020, the Public Health Department does not expect there to be any shortages of the pediatric version. They anticipate receiving more than 55,000 doses of it next week, including approximately 11,000 doses that will be sent to retail pharmacies.
More than 85% of eligible Santa Clara County residents have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and almost 90% have had at least one dose. We remain a national leader in vaccination rates.
However, there are still thousands of eligible Santa Clara County residents who have not gotten vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free, and widely available to everyone 12 and older.
All County Health System mass vaccination sites and all general community-based mobile sites are vaccinating anyone ages 12 and older. Youth between 12 to 17-years old need to provide a signed consent form from a parent or legal guardian. For County-operated sites, the consent form is available here.
The most up-to-date information about how and where to get vaccinated can be found at www.sccfreevax.org. COVID-19 vaccinations are available with or without an appointment at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
Residents without access to the internet can make vaccination appointments by phone for the County Health System sites through the Valley Connection Call Center at 408-970-2000 or by dialing 2-1-1.
The Call Center is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4:30pm. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and multiple other languages.
You can also get vaccinated at pharmacies throughout the County, including many Walgreen's, CVS, and Costco locations.
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Free COVID-19 Appointment Testing
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Expo Hall (Gate D):
- 2542 Monterey Rd., San Jose
- Wednesday, November 3, from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, November 4, and Friday, November 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Click here to schedule an appointment.
- South County Annex (formerly Del Buono Elementary):
- 9300 Wren Avenue, Gilroy
- Wednesday, November 3, through Friday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Residents can make appointments (often same day) and find more testing locations throughout the County at www.sccfreetest.org or by calling 2-1-1.
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Santa Clara County COVID-19 Case Numbers, Hospital Capacity, and Testing Dashboards Can Be Found Here
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Beginning November 1, most branches in the Santa Clara County Library System began offering evening hours.
These changes will help working adults, families and students by increasing access in our communities. See the hours below:
Campbell Express Library (No change)
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 9pm
Friday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Cupertino Library
Monday, Friday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Tuesday –Thursday, 10am – 9pm
Gilroy Library
Monday – Wednesday, 1pm – 9pm
Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Los Altos
Monday, Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, 10am – 9pm
Milpitas Library
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Wednesday, Thursday, 10am – 9pm
Morgan Hill Library
Monday, 1pm – 6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, 12pm – 9pm
Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Saratoga Library
Monday, Tuesday, 10am – 9pm
Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Woodland Library
Monday – Wednesday, 1pm – 6pm
Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm
Patrons can place a hold online and pick up their materials at any of our libraries. the staff of the County library system looks forward to seeing you at the library!
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The SJSU Career Closet has recently re-opened and more than 200 students have been served with professional clothing - within just the last month!
As you can imagine, with high student demand for this service, their inventory is in need of replenishing.
To donate- contact careerhelp@sjsu.edu.
Please consider donating new or gently used professional clothing, if you would like to help Spartans Dress for Success.
· Items needed: Matching Suits, jackets, blazers, collared shirts, dress shirts, polo shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses, dress slacks and pants, ties, belts, dress socks. (all sizes welcome)
· Please be sure to donate items that have been laundered or dry cleaned.
· You can refer students who need professional clothing for job interviews to make an appointment with Trisha Gilges (trisha.gilges@sjsu.edu).
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