Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The Erie County Health Department is expanding COVID vaccinations, following the endorsement of the Pfizer vaccine to kids 12 to 15 years of age.
Pfizer clinics are scheduled beginning Saturday, May 15 at Southside Elementary. They continue next week with:
May 18: Springville High School (Pfizer and Moderna
May 19: SUNY Erie Community College (ECC) North
May 22: SUNY ECC North, SUNY ECC South, MST Prep and McKinley High School
"We are very glad to be able to offer Pfizer vaccine to this age group, as the more people we can vaccinate, the better protected our community is against COVID-19," says Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein. "Our department has been coordinating closely with pediatricians to supply many pediatric offices with Pfizer vaccine as well. Parents can take their children to their medical home to get a COVID-19 vaccine just as they would for any vaccine. Speaking as a pediatrician, a child's doctor is best able to respond to parents' questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine."
The county says it is coordinating with other school districts vaccine clinics. and will be posted to www.erie.gov/vax once registration is available. Parental consent is required for children ages 12 to 17. Registration is suggested and all eligible walk-ins are welcome.
