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There’s still time for fully vaccinated 12- to 17-year-olds to enter to win $100,000 for college. Deadline to sign up for the final scholarship drawing is this Monday, December 13.

Kids Deserve a Shot is a program that rewards Minnesotans age 12 to 17 for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Minnesotans 12-17 years old who have completed their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series at any time in 2021 can be entered to win one of five $100,000 college scholarships and other prize packages like Vikings player meet-and-greets, the first pitch at a free Twins game, a Zamboni ride at a free Wild game, and concert tickets to First Avenue. Parents and guardians, go to Kids Deserve a Shot to learn all about this program. If the kid(s) in your household are already fully vaccinated, go to Minnesota Vaccine Rewards: Kids Deserve a Shot to enter them into the drawings.

Registration to enter the FINAL DRAWING is open until December 13.

Go to Kids Deserve a Shot to register fully vaccinated kids for the final drawing no later than 11:59 p.m. on December 13, 2021. You can also register your child over the phone by calling Minnesota's COVID-19 Public Hotline at 833-431-2053; calls are answered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Getting vaccinated is safe, easy, and convenient.

If your child got their first dose but missed their second dose, there’s still time for them to complete their vaccination and be entered into the drawing by Monday at 11:59 p.m. You can find vaccines through providers such as pharmacies, medical clinics, and local public health departments. You don't need to show a photo ID to get your child vaccinated and the vaccine is free of cost to you whether you have insurance or not.

Use these resources to find convenient vaccination locations near you: 

• Visit mn.gov/vaxforkids to find clinic locations near you.
• The community vaccination site at Mall of America is vaccinating anyone 5 years of age or older. You can schedule your appointment in advance, or just drop in during your next trip to the mall (walk-in appointments subject to availability). Online sign-up for this clinic is available in English as well as Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Need help? Call the MN Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 833-431-2053. Calls are answered Monday through Saturday, and operators speak multiple languages.

Roll up your sleeves, Minnesota!

Over 25% of Minnesota kids ages 5-11 already have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine! Learn more and find vaccines for your kids at Minnesota COVID-19 Response – Vaccines for Children and Teens.

For information about no-cost COVID-19 testing, go to State of Minnesota COVID-19 Community Testing Program.

Does your business or organization want to host a vaccination clinic in your community? Complete the MDH Community Vaccination Event Request Form to be considered.