COVID-19 vaccination available for students age 5+

Children ages 5 and up are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine. In partnership with Inspire Diagnostics, we are offering vaccination clinics at schools and other convenient locations beginning Monday, November 8. See santacruzcoe.org/vaccines for registration and scheduling.

COVID-19 vaccination represents a key part of the strategy to reduce the number of positive cases in our community. We are partnering with school districts, Santa Cruz County Public Health, and Inspire Diagnostics to provide access to vaccination for students and families. Please know that participating in this vaccination is completely voluntary. On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine under an emergency use authorization (EUA) for children ages 5 to 11 years old, followed by CDC and the  Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup on November 2. 

Registration and Consent

Please visit the following link to register, complete the consent, and schedule an appointment for vaccination:

In addition to offering vaccination at our school sites, we will be offering vaccinations at our drive-through clinics Monday through Friday 2:30-5:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.:

  • Cabrillo College, Parking Lot K, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
  • PVUSD District Office, 294 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
  • Santa Cruz COE, 399 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Questions may be directed to the COE Vaccine Support Line at (831) 466-5906.

Additional Information

To ensure that our school community is receiving accurate information from trusted sources, we encourage all parents to discuss vaccination with their pediatrician. You can also learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine from trusted and official sources. Please visit the following sites: