Covid Vaccine for Children 5-11 Coming in November
Children 5 and up will likely be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting in November
The COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 is likely coming in November. Kaiser announced to parents and guardians yesterday that “We expect to begin receiving our first supplies of COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 the first week of November. Supplies may be limited at first, but we’re confident that we’ll be able to vaccinate all children ages 5 to 11 before the end of the year. Like older groups, your child can receive their vaccine at no cost from us or from a community provider” in an emailed newsletter.
Local healthcare organizations are also gearing up for the vaccine for children.
It should be noted that the FDA and CDC will likely issue emergency authorization and guidance, respectively, on the vaccine very soon. The vaccine will be the Pfizer one and will be 1/3 the dosage for those in the older categories.
