The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department will operate vaccination clinics, Monday Oct. 3 through Wednesday Oct. 5, with boosters that specifically target the Omicron variant. The vaccines offer protection against both BA.4 and BA.5, which are the dominant forms of COVID-19 in Nebraska. According to Nebraska Medicine, BA.5 in particular makes up 88% of COVID cases in the state.
The clinics will run at Pinnacle Bank Arena at the following times:
Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Vaccine recipients need to bring their current vaccination card and wear a mask in order to get jabbed. Reservations can be made by calling 402.441.4200. Appointments can also be made online. The clinics will welcome walk-ins.