The federal government has given the green light to vaccinating 5-11-year-old kids with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Ohio has already received more than 300,000 pediatric doses and more are expected in the coming days.
Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says the doses specially formulated for kids are being distributed to doctors’ offices, health departments, and other providers. And he is urging parents of children 5-11 to get them vaccinated soon so they will be fully protected for the winter holidays.
“If you count five weeks back from Christmas, a child who wants protection for the Christmas holidays should really have their first dose no later than November 20.”
Vanderhoff also notes the state will give out its first Vax-to-School prize on November 22nd and Ohioans ages 5 through 25 who have received at least one dose are eligible to win educational scholarships.
