MAINE, USA — The U.S. is urging that everyone 12 and older get a COVID-19 booster as soon as they're eligible to help fight the omicron variant. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed an extra Pfizer shot for younger teens — those 12 to 15 — and strengthened its recommendation that 16- and 17-year-olds get it, too.
For Maine locations where you can schedule an appointment for a booster, CLICK HERE.
The following clinics (listed in alphabetical order by town) are open to walk-ins, so no appointment is necessary:
Auburn
This clinic will be open to people ages 12 and up on the following days:
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Appointments are required for those ages 5-11. Appointments are available Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pediatric doses are available in the former Wilson store Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Click HERE to schedule an appointment.
Augusta
The clinic operates:
- Tuesday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 20, 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
This clinic offers free first, second, booster, and pediatric doses of the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
The state said hours and dates of operation might vary from week to week, but vaccinations will be available at least three days per week. The schedule can be found here.
Brunswick
This clinic operates:
- Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This clinic is open to ages 18 and up.
Bucksport
Location: Bucksport Regional Health Center, 110 Broadway
This clinic operates:
- Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
This clinic is open to ages 18 and up.
Calais
Location: Calais Community Rec Center, 11 Academy St.
This clinic operates:
- Mondays, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This clinic is for ages 5 and up.
Houlton
Location: Houlton Regional Hospital, 20 Hartford St., Suite 400
This clinic operates:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
This clinic is open to ages 18 and up and offers all three types of COVID vaccines.
Norway
Location: Stephen's Memorial Hospital, 181 Main St.
This clinic operates:
- Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
This clinic is for ages 12 and up and offers first, second, and booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Norway
Location: Western Maine Health, 8 Pikes Hill
This clinic operates:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
This clinic is for ages 12 and up, offering the Pfizer vaccine.
Portland
Location: 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A
This clinic operates:
- Fridays, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
This clinic is open to ages 12 and up and offers all three COVID vaccines. According to organizers, onsite community health workers will provide translation for Somali, Arabic, French, Lingala, and Swahili.
Portland
Location: 895 Washington Avenue
This clinic operates:
- Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This clinic offers first, second, and booster doses of the Moderna vaccine.
Portland
This clinic operates:
- Friday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
This clinic offers first, second, and booster doses. All vaccines are available. Organizers said the first 100 people will receive a $15 gift card to their choice of Lazzari or Taco Escobarr.
Sanford
This clinic operates:
- Tuesdays, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Thursdays, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Fridays, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Sundays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The York County Emergency Management Agency said no appointment is needed and all three vaccines will be available.
South Portland
This clinic operates:
- Thursday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
For more locations where anyone can schedule a booster appointment in Maine, CLICK HERE.
NEWS CENTER Maine will continue to update this story as more clinics open across the state.