Sioux Falls, South Dakota — Sanford Health will begin scheduling and administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 on Thursday, November 4th, according a press release from the healthcare company.
Joseph Segeleon, M.D., vice president, medical officer of Sanford Children’s in Sioux Falls calls it “a significant milestone in protecting our young patients and putting an end to this pandemic.” He says the vaccine appears to be safe and effective. As a children’s physician, he is grateful that they are now able to offer this vaccine for children.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the vaccine Tuesday, following a vote by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The authorization gives Federal approval for children between the ages of 5 to 11 to receive the Pfizer vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine for children is a two-dose vaccine, given 21 days apart and is a third of the dose given to adults.
Parents and guardians can begin scheduling their children for the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday (November 4th).
Vaccines will be available for children at Sanford Health primary care locations. Appointments are preferred. However, appointment availability is dependent upon vaccine allocation at the individual clinic. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit sanfordhealth.org and the CDC.
