The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in children ages 5 to 11. NOAH has the vaccine available to begin scheduling COVID vaccines for children and is kicking this off with a vaccine event on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at NOAH Palomino Health Center.
The approval came after the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was studied in approximately 3,100 children. The study shows the vaccine to be 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children ages 5 to11 and there were no serious side effects found during the study. The vaccine for children 5 to 11 is also a two-dose vaccine with the second dose of the vaccine will be 21 days after the first dose.
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Schedule An Appointment
Parents or guardians of patients ages 5 to 11 can request a vaccine appointment at NOAH. The first vaccine opportunity is:
- Date: 11/20
- Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Location: NOAH Palomino Health Center, 16251 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix 85032
COVID-19 vaccines are free, and no insurance is required. For individuals under 18, parental consent is required. ID is required for parent or guardian and can include any government-issued ID.
