Hawaiʻi County is now open to vaccinating those 16 years of age and older.  Hilo Medical Center is looking to fill their April 3, 2021 mass vaccination POD of 5,000 doses with residents 16 years plus.

Vaccine appointment sign up can be accessed at https://www.hilomedicalcenter.org/covid-19-vaccine-phase2.

Currently Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for children 16 years and older. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are approved for recipients 18 years and older.

In addition, Hilo Medical Center’s Kupuna-Friendly clinic is open on weekdays from 8:00 am-4:00 pm at the Arc of Hilo at 1099 Waianuenue Avenue for people with mobility needs.