NEW ULM — Brown County Public Health has appointments available for COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Thursday, May 6, 13.

Clinics will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the New Ulm Civic Center, 1212 Franklin St. N. Appointments can be made online at https://publichealthimmunizations/as.me/May6 and May13 or by calling 507-233-6820.

Participants are asked to review available information, print and complete the consent form available at co.brown.mn.us prior to coming to clinics. Click on COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic links in the middle of the Brown County Public Health website.

All Minnesotans should sign up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, which is easy, safe, and securem regardless of whether they are currently eligible to be vaccinated.

Sign up online at mn.gov/vaccineconnector. By phone, call 833-431-2053. Translation is available in all languages.

The Vaccine Connector helps you find out when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Insurance and identification are not needed, and signing up is free.

The Vaccine Connector will:

• Let you know if you are eligible.

• Connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment.

• Notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area.

Minnesotans unable to sign up online can have family or friends help them sign up online, or call 833-431-2053 for assistance signing up on the phone.

Fritz Busch can be emailed at fbusch@nujournal.com.