COVID-19 vaccines and boosters available for children ages 5 and up
February 25, 2022
The Institute is currently offering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 17. Getting your child vaccinated helps protect your child, your family and your community from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines also help keep children in school and able to participate in community life.
Why children and teens should get vaccinated against COVID-19
Children are as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as adults and can:
- Spread COVID-19 to others, including at home and school
- In some cases, get very sick from COVID-19
- Have both short and long-term health complications from COVID-19
Your child getting the COVID-19 vaccine protects your child, your family and your community.
All children ages 5-17 should get vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC also recommends that children 12 and older get a COVID-19 booster at least 5 months after getting their second dose of vaccine. The CDC also recommends that moderately or severely immunocompromised 5–11-year-olds receive a third dose of vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children, visit: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC.
Ready for your child to get their COVID-19 vaccine?
The Pfizer vaccine is available at some of our health centers. If your child is an Institute patient, call (844) 434-2778 (or 844-IFH-APPT) to schedule your child’s COVID-19 vaccine.
