COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Under 12: Where To Get One In NH

CONCORD, NH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as health officials for the state of New Hampshire are recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for children between 5- and 11-years-old.

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only shot approved for use with children. Vaccines for children 4 and under are not being recommended currently.

Lori Shibinette, the commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, said on Tuesday the state was rolling out vaccinations for children beginning this week.

Vaccines are available at select pharmacy sites at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Osco, Hannaford, Walmart, and Sam’s Club in the state. According to CVS, shots will be distributed in the state by its pharmacies beginning on Sunday. Parental or legal guardian consent is required and children must be accompanied by an adult.

New Hampshire health officials have created a map and town list of pharmacies where children can receive the vaccine, linked here in PDF. The vaccines are being paid for by the federal government at all locations, regardless of immigration and health status, according to the CDC.

Health officials are suggesting anyone with questions about COVID-19 or vaccines call 211, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information can also be found at the state’s COVID-19 portal.

The Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock posted this informational video, for parents and caregivers, on YouTube.com.

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COVID-19 Info For NH

COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The virus is spread through the transfer of microscopic respiratory droplets, usually by coughing, sneezing, or exposure to others who are sick, whether they show symptoms or not.

Since the discovery of the first case in New Hampshire in March 2020, there have been a number of recommendations and changes to recommendations on how to prevent the virus and disease. The latest New Hampshire Universal Best Practices for the public, businesses, and schools can be found linked here, in PDF format. For resources in NH, including vaccine, testing, and treatment information, visit the state's resources and guidance page, linked here.

Basic health concepts to reduce the risk of infection include ensuring social distancing (staying 3 to 6 feet away from other people); washing hands with soap and water (for at least 20 seconds) or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol; wearing a facemask in indoor public spaces or outdoor spaces with large crowds; avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and sneezing into a sleeve or tissue that is disposed of later; avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding, and other household items when sick; clean or disinfect high-touch surfaces; avoid public transportation when sick; and work remotely, if possible.

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