UPDATE: Starting Thursday, the Shelby County Health Department will begin vaccinating children age 5-11 years old on a walk-in basis at its immunization clinic at 814 Jefferson Avenue. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Monday – Friday.
Many Tennessee health departments will begin vaccinating children aged 5-11 for Covid-19 on Thursday, state health leaders announced Wednesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the age group this week. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) said the shot will be “widely available” across the state in the coming days as distribution ramps up throughout the country.
Parents seeking the vaccine should visit vaccines.gov for availability.
“The approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for pediatric patients further bolsters our efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 and continue to put an end to this pandemic,” said TDH Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey. “As a pediatrician and parent, I trust the science. This is an exciting opportunity to vaccinate our younger population and protect not only our children but also our loved ones and those with whom they have contact.”
