City Of Detroit: City Of Detroit To Offer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines To Children Ages 5-11 Starting Monday

Press release from The City of Detroit:

“Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will protect their health and allow them to re-engage more safely in activities they have missed out on during this pandemic, and protect their more vulnerable classmates and family members,” said Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo. “We know parents want what is best for their child and it is understandable they may have several questions. I encourage them to have a conversation with their healthcare provider so they can feel comfortable with the decision to get their child vaccinated.”

What Parents/Guardians need to know

Appointments for children in this age group must be made by a parent or guardian by calling 313-230-0505. The parent or guardian also must accompany the child to their appointment and be prepared to show ID and fill out a standard consent form.

At the time the first appointment is made, a second appointment also will be scheduled for three weeks later. The parent or guardian must accompany the child to both appointments.

New handling safety protocols

The Health Department has implemented new protocols to ensure safety of the new children’s dose.

• Pediatric clinicians will be present at both vaccination sites
• Additional time will be allotted for each child’s appointment
• Pediatric doses will be stored separately from adult doses in clearly labeled, color-coded containers
• Staff also will use syringes specifically made for use with children

The City of Detroit continues to provide all three types of COVID-19 vaccinations (Pfizer and Moderna two-dose series, and J&J single-dose) for Detroiters ages 12+, plus third dose and boosters for eligible Detroiters ages 18+, at 10 walk-in locations across the City, as well as in-home (by appointment). For further information, call 313-230-0505 or schedule an appointment online at www.vaccinatedetroit.com. Bring vaccination card to appointments.

This press release was produced by the City of Detroit. The views expressed here are the author’s own.