COVID Vaccines Available For Kids 6 Months And Older In Delco

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Coronavirus vaccines for kids 6 months and older are now available in Delaware County after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OKed the pediatric vaccine.

Parents and caregivers can now get their children 6 months through 5 years vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines to better protect them from COVID-19.

The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) encourages parents to have their young children vaccinated by their trusted healthcare provider.

All children, including those who have already had COVID-19, should get vaccinated.

Families are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or search online here for available appointments.

For families not able to obtain a vaccine for their children through their healthcare provider or via on the federal vaccine finder website, the Delaware County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccinations for our youngest residents as an extension of the regular Vaccines for Children clinic at the Delaware County Wellness Center, 125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon.

The DCHD will offer COVID pediatric vaccinations by appointment for eligible children 6 months to 5 years of age in Yeadon on Tuesday, June 28; Tuesday, July 12; and Tuesday, July 26 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, go online here, call 484-276-2100 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday, or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

"Summer is a great time to make sure children are up to date on all their vaccinations," said Melissa Lyon, Director of the Delaware County Health Department. "This now includes the pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for our littlest ones."

Distribution of pediatric vaccinations for these younger children started across the country this week, including Delaware County pediatric practices, pharmacies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, clinics, and the Delaware County Health Department.