Our Patients' Safety
For more information on visiting the hospital and how we're keeping everyone safe, please click here.
Public Vaccination Program
Akron Children’s Hospital is working with state and federal officials on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is in accordance with the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program (ohio.gov) Third shots or boosters and vaccine for the 5-11 age group will be available here.
Please check this page often for updates.
COVID-19 Vaccines at Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP)
Our ACHP offices have COVID-19 vaccines available for patients 12 and older. To schedule a vaccine appointment, please call 330-543-2778.
Drive-thru Testing
Due to increased demand for COVID-19 testing, we offer testing at these drive-thru locations. You do not need to be an established Akron Children’s patient to be tested. The drive-thru clinic is for children up to age 18 (unless you are an Akron Children’s patient up to age 26 transitioning to adult care).
We ask that you schedule an appointment for testing prior to arrival. Schedule an appointment here.
Mahoning Valley
Beeghly Campus
6505 Market Street, Building C
Boardman, OH 44512
Monday-Friday: 4-7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.-noon
Akron
Kay Jewelers Pavilion
177 W. Exchange St.
Akron, OH 44308
Monday-Friday: 4-7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.-noon
You can find additional testing options on the Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 site here.
Kids and the Vaccine
These resources are designed to help parents as they navigate decisions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for ages 12-15
- Our experts answer your questions about the vaccine
- The COVID-19 vaccine: What parents need to know
- Part 1: Is the COVID-19 vaccine our shot to getting back to some normalcy?
- Part 2: Is the COVID-19 vaccine our shot to getting back to some normalcy?
- No more excuses: The COVID-19 vaccine is your best defense
