Vaccines for Children Under Age 5 Authorized & Available

A COVID vaccine is now widely available for anyone ages 6 months old and older. The FDA authorized the COVID vaccines for children ages 6 months up to age 5 and on June 18, CDC Director Dr. Walensky endorsed their advisory committee’s recommendation. The authorization is for both Pfizer and Moderna brand vaccines. We explain.
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1:16 WI DHS Statement
1:45 Find a Vaccine Near You
1:55 Sources
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To find a vaccine provider in your community & locate the specific vaccine you want to receive:
https://www.vaccines.gov/
Or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489)
Talk to your primary care provider about any vaccine or health questions you have

CDC Press Release:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0618-children-vaccine.html

WI DHS Statement:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/061822.htm

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