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Wichita Public Schools to host vaccine clinics

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WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita Public Schools is partnering with the Sedgwick County Health Department to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for district staff, students and the community.
The mobile clinics will take place at different USD 259 high schools starting Thursday and going into next week. The vaccine is available to anyone 12 and older. Students under the age of 18 will need parent consent before receiving a vaccine.
The mobile clinics are scheduled on the following:
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 at Heights High School, 5301 N. Hillside St.
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20 at Southeast High School, 2641 S 127th St E.
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug 22 at East High School, 2301 E. Douglas Ave.
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 23 at South High School, 701 W. 33rd St. S.
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 24 at North High School, 1437 N. Rochester St.
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 25 at West High School, 820 S. Osage St.
- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 26 at Northeast Magnet, 5550 N. Lycee St.
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Northwest High School, 1220 N. Tyler Rd.
The district is not requiring vaccines for its students and staff, but the Board of Education voted last week to strongly encourage them.
No appointments are necessary. Click here for more information on the COVID-19 vaccine.