“SOURCE: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Health Equity”
Background:
Everyone above the age of 5 is eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Adults who received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine at least 6 months prior, or the Johnson and Johnson at least 2 months, are also eligible for a booster.
See below for resources to help us promote the vaccine for everyone 5 and up!
Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5-11 Years Old | CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website page titled “COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5-11 Years Old” provides the information specified for jurisdictions, healthcare providers, pharmacists, schools, parents, and community partners. The page contains information and data on the vaccine, as well as recommendations and directions for how to get a 5–11-year-old child vaccinated. Additionally, the site provides clinical resources for vaccine providers, clinical training and education, and a section dedicated to vaccine-related information for children with developmental disabilities.
Governor Wolf Press Release:
Gov. Wolf Applauds CDC Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5 through 11 (pa.gov)
Governor Tom Wolf’s website contains an article titled “Gov. Wolf Applauds CDC Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5 Through 11” serves as a press release containing Governor Wolf’s response to the vaccine approval. The Governor emphasizes the importance of this new level of protection provided to children, parents, teachers, doctors, and community members alike, and makes readers aware that most places adults can get vaccines now have vaccines available for children 5 and above. The article also affirms that the vaccine is safe, and it is recommended by the CDC ACIP that children 5 years and older can and should receive the COVID-19 vaccination provided parental consent.
Physician General, Pediatric Professionals Discuss COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages 5-11:
PAcast
PA Department of Community & Economic Development:
COVID Resource Library | PA.GOV
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development website page titled “COVID Resource Library” contains a myriad of downloadable and sharable resources available in both English and Spanish. The resources on this page include a Kids COVID-19 informational poster, a Kids COVID-19 fact sheet, and a Kids COVID-19 half sheet.
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
COVID vaccine clinics in Pa. and N.J. busy with boosters, kids under 12 (inquirer.com)
The Philadelphia Inquirer has published a piece titled “COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics as Busy again as People Line Up for Pediatric Shots and Boosters in Pa. And N.J” which discusses the increase in vaccine clinic turnout with the recent approval of vaccines for children 5-11 as well as the booster shots for adults becoming available. The Article focuses on Pennsylvania and New Jersey but reflects a nationwide trend. Numerical data regarding pediatric vaccination in PA. And N.J. is also abundantly provided. There is a mention of the impending end of the national mask mandate in January at which time in school mask mandates will be left to local jurisdiction, which further emphasizes the need for children 5 and above to receive vaccination before this window closes for the safety of themselves and others.
Pennsylvania Vaccination Resources:
COVID-19 Vaccine Providers (pa.gov)
Vaccinations can be scheduled at the following locations:
- CVS: Immunization intake form (cvs.com)
- My Doc: myDoc Urgent Care & Primary Care Philadelphia, PA (mydocuc.com)
- Rite Aid: Vaccine Scheduler – Qualifier (riteaid.com)
- Vybe Urgent Care: Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic Near You – vybe urgent care
- Walgreens: Walgreens: Pharmacy, Health & Wellness, Photo & More for You
- CDC: Vaccines.gov – Search for COVID-19 vaccine locations
References
“Covid Resource Library.” PA Unites Against COVID, PA Department of Community & Economic Development, 9 Nov. 2021, https://www.pa.gov/covid/covid-resourcelibrary/?_sft_resource_topic=kids-vaccines.
“Covid-19 Vaccination for Children 5-11 Years Old.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 Nov. 2021, https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid19/planning/children.html.
“Gov. Wolf Applauds CDC Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5 through 11.” Pennsylvania Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 3 Nov. 2021, https://www.education.pa.gov/.
McDaniel, Justine, and Erin McCarthy. “Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics Are Busy Again as People Line up for Pediatric Shots and Boosters in Pa. and N.J.” Https://Www.inquirer.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, 10 Nov. 2021, https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-kids-booster-pennsylvania-njappointments 20211110.html.
“Covid-19 Vaccine Providers.” Department of Health, https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/immunizations/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccine-Providers.aspx
