The CDC has given final approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. This clears the way for more than 28 million children across the country to get protected against the coronavirus.
Pharmacies and health departments across West Michigan are ready to begin administering the vaccines. Here's a list:
Kent County Health Department:
- Appointments can be made now for all three KCHD clinic locations during regular business hours by calling (616) 632-7200.
Allegan County Health Department:
- Taking appointments to begin administering vaccines on Nov. 8
- Appointments can be made here.
Ottawa County Health Department:
- Parents can obtain a vaccine for their children, free of charge, at clinics around the county.
- Make an appointment by calling (616) 396-5266 or online here.
Muskegon County Health Department:
- Appointments can be made by calling 231-724-6246 during regular business hours
Metro Health:
- Plans to start scheduling appointments for children 5-11 the week of Nov. 8.
- Appointments can be made here.
Meijer:
- Plans to start administering the vaccine to children 5-11 on Nov. 9.
- Eligible patients can text COVID to 75049 to schedule an appointment for their child's first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Walmart:
- Appointments can be made here.
Walgreens:
- Appointments can be made here.
CVS Pharmacy:
- Plans to start administering the vaccine to children 5-11 on Nov. 7.
- Appointments can be made here.
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