The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signed off on use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, clearing the way for shots to begin.
Where You Can Get COVID Vaccines for Kids Ages 12-15 in the Chicago Area A number of health departments across the Chicago area have announced plans to begin vaccines as early as Thursday
Published May 11, 2021 •
Updated on May 11, 2021 at 5:33 pm
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A number of health departments across the Chicago area have announced plans to begin vaccines as early as Thursday, pending a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android and sign up for alerts.
U.S. regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer s shot to those as young as 12. The two-dose vaccine was already authorized for use in people 16 and older. But the FDA s decision doesn t mean vaccinations can begin right away.
Walk-up vaccinations began Monday at the fairgrounds in Grayslake for those who made appointments through the Lake County Health Department’s AllVax portal. More inoculation locations are planned.