Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations, the Southern Nevada Health District will begin administering Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 beginning Wednesday at its main public health center at 280 S. Decatur.
“For parents, getting their children vaccinated is an important step towards protecting their health, the health of their families, and the health of their communities,” said Dr. Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer. “While some parents are eager to get their children fully vaccinated and protected from COVID-19, we do realize others may have questions, and I encourage parents to speak with their health care provider to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their child vaccinated.”
In Clark County, approximately 209,000 children ages 5-11 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. At total of 37,006 cases of COVID-19 in Clark County have been reported in children ages 5 to 17. There have been 266 hospitalizations of children ages 5 to 17 and four deaths in that age group.
The shot dosage for younger kids will be one-third of what adults receive. Kids will get two shots, three weeks apart.
COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 will be available at additional Health District sites soon. Information on availability will be posted on the website at www.SNHD.info/covid-vaccine. Pediatric vaccine at the Health District’s main public health center will be available on a walk-in basis until the appointment system is updated.