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TOH Brings COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Unit To East Rockaway

The vaxmobile is organized by Mount Sinai South Nassau.

The Town of Hempstead "Vaxmobile" will bring the COVID-19 vaccine to East Rockaway on Wednesday afternoon.
The Town of Hempstead "Vaxmobile" will bring the COVID-19 vaccine to East Rockaway on Wednesday afternoon. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

EAST ROCKAWAY, NY — While the US is expected to announce a booster, third COVID-19 shot, the Town of Hempstead is still providing vaccine access to residents.

On Wednesday afternoon, the town's "Vaxmobile" is appearing in East Rockaway at the Hewlett Point Pool.

Walk-ups are permitted, but there is a limited supply. Appointments are advised, either by calling the Town of Hempstead at 516-812-3678 or the Mount Sinai South Nassau's Department of

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Community Education at 516-377-5333.

The other way to schedule in advance is by filling out the online form.

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The mobile vaccination unit is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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