With children eligible to receive COVID vaccine, Whatcom health department to host clinic

After state and federal health officials authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines in children between 5 and 11 years old, the Whatcom County Health Department announced it will host a vaccination clinic specifically for that age group Friday. The clinic will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the Old Lynden Middle School cafeteria (516 Main St., Lynden), according to a health department news release Wednesday, Nov. 3, and it will be open to all Whatcom County residents between ages 5 and 11. There are a limited number of pediatric appointments, according to the release, and pre-registration is required online after noon on Thursday, Nov. 4, at prepmod.doh.wa.gov. Walk-ins will not be accepted, but appointments can also be made by calling 360-778-6075.