As summer approaches, The Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force continues to work with community partners and agencies to provide FREE COVID-19 vaccination clinics to Kern County’s outlining communities.

This week, five community vaccination clinics are being made available, one of which is the follow up, second dose for Lamont residents who received their first shot in May at Nueva High School.

“We working around the clock to ensure our underserved communities and neighborhoods in Kern County have access to the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Jay Tamsi, co-founder of the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force. “It’s also very important that our community understands that if you absolutely need both doses of Pfizer or Moderna in order to be fully vaccinated. This is our shot at getting back to normal, we can’t mess it up.”

The Task Force is encouraging residents 12 years and older to make an appointment by calling 661-525-5900. Walk-ins will be accepted.

THIS WEEK’S VACCINATION CLINICS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WHEN: Thursday, June 3 (2:00 pm to 5:30 pm)
WHERE: Nueva High School
8600 Palm Ave. Lamont, CA 93241
INFO: SECOND DOSE: All guests 12 years and older who receive the COVID-19 vaccine will receive complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers.
REGISTRATION:
Students: https://tinyurl.com/4ny35cn8
Adults: https://tinyurl.com/t39pkcye

WHEN: Thursday, June 3 (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
WHERE: KGET/Telemundo
22nd and L Streets, Bakersfield, CA 93301
INFO: Ages 12+ Welcome. Walk-Ins Are Welcome.
REGISTRATION: 661-383-2599

WHEN: Thursday, June 3 (12:00 am to 3:00 pm)
WHERE: McFarland Jr. High School
405 Mast Ave. McFarland, CA 93250
INFO: Ages 12+ Welcome. Walk-Ins Are Welcome.
REGISTRATION: 661-771-8400

WHEN: Friday, June 4 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
WHERE: Fiesta Supermarket
915 Poso Drive, Wasco, CA 93280
INFO: Ages 12+ Welcome. Walk-Ins Are Welcome. Fiesta Market will provide a complimentary meal to the first 50 people who get vaccinated. Everyone vaccinated will receive a complimentary ice cream cone.
*Please Note: Anyone under the age of 18 will need parental consent. Second Vaccination Shot will be given on June 25.

WHEN: Saturday, June 5 (10:00 am to 3:00 pm)
WHERE: Compassion Christian Center
1030 Fourth Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
INFO: Ages 12+ Welcome. Walk-Ins Are Welcome. Registration for this clinic can be found online at https://myturn or by calling 833-422-4255

The Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force would like to thank it’s community partners and collaborative agencies: Kern Medical, Adventist Health, KGET/Telemundo, The Kern High School District, The City of Lamont, The City of Wasco, The City of McFarland, The Great Chamber Commerce in McFarland and many others.

Registration is requested but not required for these events. Vaccines will be given out while supplies last. The collaboration asks people to please wear a mask and social distance while on site.