FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2021
Vaccination opportunities come with Boba tea, gift cards, freebies and more at events for youth, LGBTQ community
Santa Clara County, CA – Santa Clara County hit a vaccination milestone this week, breaking the million-mark for residents who are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The situation in Santa Clara County is looking up, and vaccines represent a clear path out of the pandemic. More and more people are getting vaccinated every day, and case rates are dropping. As a result, Santa Clara County entered the Yellow Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy this week. Officials urge everyone age 12 and older who have not yet been vaccinated to join their peers in the effort to quell the pandemic.
As of May 21st, 73 percent of residents age 12 and older have had at least one dose of vaccine, while almost 60 percent have completed the vaccination process. The latest vaccination numbers are available on the County’s online vaccination dashboard.
“The vaccines are winning the fight, and the reason they’re winning is because they have an essential ally in everybody who is stepping up to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Officer for the County of Santa Clara. “COVID-19’s greatest and toughest enemy is a vaccinated community.”
COVID-19 vaccination opportunities abound in Santa Clara County this week, including two LGBTQ-focused Vax with Pride events featuring freebies, a DJ playing music and photo booth opportunities. Numerous vaccination events aimed at youth will include complimentary Boba tea refreshers and reusable straws, while supplies last.
“Our efforts continue to make vaccines as accessible as possible, and we are all for making it an enjoyable, appealing experience for our younger population,” said Dr. Rocio Luna, Deputy County Executive for the County of Santa Clara. “Getting vaccinated is the most positive thing someone can do for themselves and the community right now.”
No appointment is needed at these and other vaccination opportunities throughout the county, and officials urged anyone age 12 and up who hasn’t been vaccinated to check out one of the clinics and protect themselves and the community. 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 online.
There are multiple opportunities for all eligible community members to get vaccinated throughout Santa Clara County, including expanded drop-in clinics with evening and weekend hours, same-day appointments, and mobile and in-home vaccine clinics. Vaccination sites throughout the county will continue to accept drop-ins for COVID-19 vaccines in the coming week, and same-day appointments are also available throughout the county. Anyone age 12 and older is eligible for vaccination. Drop-in availability is subject to supply and capacity limitations.
Vaccine sites with drop-in availability are listed below. Individuals seeking vaccination are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before closing time. For the latest information about vaccines and appointments, visit the County’s vaccine website at sccfreevax.org.
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Location |
Days & Hours |
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Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Expo Hall |
Open 7 days, evening hours Tues, Weds, Thurs |
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Eastridge Mall (Aloha Roller Rink) |
Open 7 days |
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Gilroy High School |
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm |
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Mountain View Community Center |
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3:45pm |
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Valley Specialty Center |
Evening and weekend hours |
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Valley Health Center Tully |
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3:45pm |
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County Service Center |
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm |
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Emmanuel Baptist Church |
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-6pm |
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Mexican Heritage Plaza (Gardner Health) |
Tuesday: 1:30pm-5pm |
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North East Medical Services |
Monday: 8:30am-11:30am; 1pm-4pm |
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Bay Area Community Health |
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm |
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El Camino Health Sunnyvale |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:45am-4:15pm |
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Overfelt High School |
Weekend hours available |
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James Lick High School |
Weekend clinic |
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Job Corps |
Weekend clinic |
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School |
Monday, May 24: 11:30am-5pm |
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Martial Cottle Park |
Tuesday, May 25: 10am-12pm |
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Los Altos High School |
Tuesday, May 25: 10am-5:30pm |
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Andrew Hill High School |
Evening hours available |
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Children of the Rainbow Park |
Evening hours available |
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Indian Health Center |
Vax with Pride event (ages 18+) |
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Oak Grove High School |
Wednesday, May 26: 11:30am-6:30pm |
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Mexican Consulate |
Wednesday, May 26: 11am-5pm |
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Fremont High School |
Wednesday, May 26: 10am-5:30pm |
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Milpitas Sports Complex |
Evening hours available |
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Sherman Oaks School |
Evening hours available |
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Washington Elementary School |
Weekend clinic |
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Oakridge Mall |
Weekend clinic |
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