Solano County Expands Vaccine To Children 5-11 Years Old

SOLANO COUNTY, CA — Solano County is expanding vaccine eligibility to children living or attending school in Solano County who are 5-11 years old, county officials announced Friday.

The county cited the unanimous conclusion by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for youth ages 5-11, following the emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the recommendation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as its guidance for expanding the vaccine.

“We are pleased to expand eligibility to all community members age 5 and older in Solano County,” said Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County health officer. “Getting children in this age group vaccinated helps keep them at school and reduces the risk they stay home, away from school after being exposed to someone with COVID-19.”

Starting Wednesday, Nov. 10, the mass vaccination clinic at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo, will administer the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 and older, in addition to providing initial and additional doses to all other eligible community members.

The mass vaccination clinic operates 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday through the middle of December, with a closure Nov. 24-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

To make an appointment at the vaccination clinic, eligible residents can sign up online for each family member at Solanomassvax. Those requiring registration assistance can call 800-672-0150.

Parents who are interested in getting their child vaccinated can also access the Pfizer pediatric doses at pharmacies and healthcare providers throughout Solano County.