COVID vaccinations now approved for children ages 12+

5/17/2021

Below are detailed shared on May 14 with the school from the Virginia Department of Health:

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children ages 12+.

Students and families who are interested in getting the vaccine should please check out the multiple modalities that are available to them.

First line of access is to check with your pediatrician for vaccine availability.
Go to https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find pharmacy partners that have Pfizer available.
Health Department events: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/vaccine-interest/

Other Local entities taking appointments (this is not exhaustive):

o (804) 747-1750 for West End

o (804) 559-0447 for Mechanicsville

HOPE pharmacy: https://www.hopepharmacyrva.com/
Commonshare Non-profit Pharmacy: (804) 416-6255 https://commonsharerx.org (They are able to accommodate walk-ins on Tuesdays & Fridays)

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