COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Ages 5-11

On November 2, 2021 the CDC accepted a recommendation that children ages 5-11 receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Children ages 5 through 11 years receive one-third of the adult dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Smaller needles, designed specifically for children, are used for children ages 5 through11 years.

While COVID-19 tends to be milder in children compared with adults, it can make children very sick and cause children to be hospitalized. In some situations, the complications from infection can lead to death.

LCHD’s first pediatric vaccine appointments will take place on Wednesday, November 10th 2021 from 12pm - 5pm. Appointments are required.