Teachers in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Some teachers in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Three weeks ago, 50 first dose shots were administered. Today, teachers rolled up their sleeves to receive their second dose in the gym at Singing River Academy.

The process was simple. Teachers signed up via email or in-person letting the nurses know they would be in for the vaccine.

Teachers were monitored for 15 minutes to make sure no flair-ups occurred.

Registered Nurse Collen Larsen tells News 25 the teachers are very grateful for the vaccine. “They have been so thankful and appreciative of Singing River Hospital for coming and doing this because it’s hard for them to get away during the week. They have been very, very receptive and very appreciative to get these shots here at school.”

Vaccines are available at Singing River Medical Clinics in Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Hurley, Vancleave, and Ocean Springs.