CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine For Children 5-11

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 9:40 AM

Distribution of pediatric vaccinations started this week.

(Undated) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is officially recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.

On Tuesday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer pediatric vaccine.

According to the CDC, the COVID-19 vaccine authorized for this age group is over 90 percent effective at preventing COVID-19.

Distribution of pediatric vaccinations across the country started this week, with plans to scale up full capacity starting the week of November 8.

Dr. Walensky made the following statement:

“Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus that causes COVID-19. We know millions of parents are eager to get their children vaccinated and with this decision, we now have recommended that about 28 million children receive a COVID-19 vaccine. As a mom, I encourage parents with questions to talk to their pediatrician, school nurse or local pharmacist to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their children vaccinated.”

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov.