HAMILTON — Madison County Health Department and Community Memorial Hospital’s Family Health Centers have collaborated to hold a COVID-19 pop-up vaccine clinic from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Community Memorial Family Health Center of Hamilton, 164 Broad St., Hamilton, to increase vaccine access for infants and young children. This free COVID-19 clinic is open to children 6 months through 5 years of age. The child does not need to be a Madison County resident and does not need to be a patient of Community Memorial to participate. Only the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at this clinic. The second Moderna dose will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Appointments can be made by visitng the Madison County Health Department website or calling the health department at 315-366-2361.

Officials encourage parents to reach out to their child’s pediatrician or provider in advance to ask about getting vaccinated and for any questions. Parents may also view common questions and answers about COVID-19 vaccination for children by visiting the CDC website.

To find additional vaccination clinics for those 6 months and older, visit the Madison County Health Department website at www.healthymadisoncounty.org