Making the decision to vaccinate children ages 5-11 is an important one. Recently, an FDA Panel explained that the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 outweigh the risks.
American Academy of Pediatrics Live Stream: Addressing the Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in Children (11/3/2021)
Pediatricians encourage parents of eligible children to get kids vaccinated against COVID-19 (11/3/2021)
¿Por qué mi hijo necesita la vacuna contra el COVID-19?
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 Years and Older
Find a COVID-19 vaccine: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.
The federal government is providing the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
Check with your child’s healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination.
Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available for children.