North Central Public Health District says COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children ages 5 to 11 are available at local doctor’s offices and several local pharmacies, but appointments will not be available through the district at this time. The vaccine is available by appointment at local doctor’s offices in The Dalles, for established patients only, at: Mid-Columbia Medical Center’s Family Medicine and Pediatric Clinics, and One Community Health. Sherman County Medical Clinic in Moro is creating a sign-up list for kids ages 5-11, and it is open to the children of families who live or work in Sherman County. NCPHD says Fred Meyer, Walgreen’s, and Rite-Aid in The Dalles are also offering the vaccine to ages 5-11, by appointment. Go to their websites for appointment information.