(WWJ) -- Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 through 11 could start next month in Oakland County pending CDC approval of emergency use authorization.
The county is already planning in anticipation that a vote next week by vaccine advisors and approval from the CDC director will authorize the shots.
Oakland County will release details surrounding the rollout of pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics if and when the shots are made available for children.
Officials are collaborating with local school districts to organize the clinics, which will be hosted in schools.
Meanwhile, the county has already placed pre-orders for Pfizer's pediatric doses.
"Immunizing residents who remain unvaccinated is vital to limiting the transmission of COVID-19," said Dr. Russell Faust, Oakland County Health Division Medical Director. "The more residents who get the COVID-19 vaccine, the closer we will be to slowing the pandemic to manageable levels."
More than 276,000 eligible Oakland County residents remain unvaccinated. At least 45,000 of those residents are between 12 and 19 years old.
More information on how those living in Oakland County can get vaccinated can be found at OaklandCountyVaccine.com.
