PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Friday that a new partnership with Giant Eagle and UPMC will bring to life a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children.
The joint effort between the Pittsburgh heavy-hitters will prioritize students in the PPS system ages 12 and older.
Pharmacists from Giant Eagle and representatives from UPMC will be taking action the week of May 31 to administer the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to the students.
And Dr. Anthony Hamlet, a superintendent, was grateful for the initiative.
"As the county, state, and country slowly begins to open back up, we want to provide the first line of defense for our eligible students by working with local partners to administer the COVID-19 vaccine," said Hamlet.
"Thank you to Giant Eagle, who has proven to be more than a grocer, for taking the lead in protecting our families, students, teachers, and staff against COVID-19. Thank you, UPMC, for continuing your mission to provide outstanding patient and community care."
A parent or legal guardian must accompany students under the age of 18 to receive the vaccine.
However, parents or guardians can give consent by filling out and signing a COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Form.
Appointments are required for the clinics.
Parents can register their children through the Giant Eagle Pharmacy website or the UPMC Student Vaccination Clinic website.
Also noteworthy, while over 80% of staff members in the District have been fully vaccinated, the clinics are also open to teachers or other faculty.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools website has a complete schedule of the vaccination clinics.
