Jacksonville, Fla. — As of this week, Pfizer’s Coronavirus vaccine is now authorized for use in children as young as 12.
The authorization by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) expands the pool of eligible recipients to roughly 87% of the total U.S. population.
Pfizer is the first vaccine to gain authorization for younger Americans after it demonstrated in a March clinical trial that it was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 in study participants who were ages 12 to 15 [1].
“CDC now recommends that this vaccine be used among this population, and providers may begin vaccinating them right away,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a statement.
Currently, both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are only authorized for people over the age of 18, so those younger must go to a site that provides Pfizer shots.
Here is an up-to-date list of Jacksonville-area locations now offering the Pfizer vaccine to kids 12 and up:
Walgreens
Walgreens said a parent or legal guardian must complete registration for minors under the age of 13.
A parent or guardian must be present at appointments.
What would you tell someone who might be nervous about getting their #COVID19Vaccine? @JohnLegend shares his advice. #ThisIsOurShot pic.twitter.com/0KxuJklgI7
— Walgreens News (@WalgreensNews) May 10, 2021
CVS
CVS says the Pfizer vaccine is now being offered in select CVS stores.
CVS is now offering the FREE COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12+ at select locations. Walk-ins* and same-day appointments are available.
— CVS Pharmacy (@cvspharmacy) May 12, 2021
Walmart and Sam’s Club
Walmart pharmacies nationwide will start vaccinating adolescents with the authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine beginning Thursday, May 13.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in patients aged 12-15. Learn more about the expanded eligibility and how we’re working to help families stay safe: https://t.co/6MuMgCmzU1 pic.twitter.com/lq7xfq7TZe
— Walmart Inc. (@WalmartInc) May 13, 2021
State-Supported Vaccination Sites:
Regency Mall
9501 Arlington Expressway
Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Walk-ups welcome. To schedule an appointment, call (866) 200-3762 or visit https://myvaccine.fl.gov/.
Under 18? You’ll probably need a consent form. You can find that here.
The #Jacksonville #COVID19 Vaccination Site at Regency Mall is accepting anyone age 12+ for the vaccine. OPEN until 7PM every day.
— Florida Association of Public Information Officers (@FloridaPIOs) May 13, 2021
🔺Free
🔺Ages 12+
🔺Insurance NOT needed
🔺Pfizer
🔺No appt needed
🔺9501 Arlington Expy
🔺Minor children must be accompanied by legal guardian. pic.twitter.com/73zzVjpqeZ
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine for Your Child:
- Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available.
- Check with your child’s healthcare provider about whether they will offer COVID-19 vaccination.
- Contact your state or local health department for more information.
To 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.
Additional information: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
Students who are 16 years old or older will be able to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this Saturday, May 15, at Sandalwood High.
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) May 13, 2021
For students under the age of 18, parent or guardian consent is required.
For more information, visit https://t.co/64H7wNDvpw
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