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Kids 5-11 Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Through Inspira Health
After the CDC approved the emergency use of Pfizer's vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, it will be available through Inspira Health.
Families in South Jersey can now get their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID-19 at Inspira Health, the health system announced Wednesday morning.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Read more here: NJ Ready As CDC Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11
The New Jersey Department of Health authorized hospitals and other vaccination sites to begin vaccinating this age group Wednesday morning.
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Inspira’s vaccination clinics are located on the campuses of Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill and Inspira Medical Center Vineland. Hours of operation for the rest of this week at both sites are:
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beginning Monday, the vaccination clinic hours of operation for both sites will be:
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- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome. Residents can also schedule an appointment at www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org.
On Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, director of the CDC, endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.
That now expands vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States in this age group and allows providers to begin vaccinating them as soon as possible.
"Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation's fight against the virus that causes COVID-19," Walensky said. "We know millions of parents are eager to get their children vaccinated and with this decision, we now have recommended that about 28 million children receive a COVID-19 vaccine."
"As a mom, I encourage parents with questions to talk to their pediatrician, school nurse or local pharmacist to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their children vaccinated," she said.
With reporting by Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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