The CDC has approved emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5- to 11-years-old. We have reviewed the research and we recommend that all eligible children get this highly effective, highly safe vaccine.
At this time, we have received COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds, and have opened a number of COVID vaccine clinic appointments. A we receive more vaccine, we will open additional appointments. We will also be vaccinating all eligible children ages 5 years and older at well visits. Thank you for your patience. All appointments will be scheduled through MyChart.
Lurie Children’s is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all individuals ages 5 and older. Appointments can be made through MyChart, by calling the Lurie COVID Call Center at 312-227-7300 or by visiting www.luriechildrens.org/vaccine to schedule an appointment. You may choose to get the vaccine for your child elsewhere, if it is more convenient. Swedish Covenant Hospital sometimes takes walk-ins, Walgreens plans to carry the new vaccine. Some CVS locations will also be giving the vaccine. For other locations near you, you can check vaccines.gov or text your zip code to getvax.
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