FDA and CDC Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine for Children <5 years
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
The wait is over – the FDA and CDC gave authorization of two COVID-19 vaccines to be administered to babies, toddlers, and preschool age children.
Our office will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to this age group. At this time, we are are scheduling vaccine appointments. We are offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics to our currently established patients on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday mornings. We will have the capability to offer the vaccine during most well checks. Please call for an appointment – if you call and the line is busy, please try again a few minutes later.
If you are interested in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those 6mos-4 years, the local health departments of Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria City are scheduling vaccine clinics for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Many pharmacies are also giving shots to those who are 3 and 4 years old. Please call our office if you have any further questions.
