Washtenaw County Health Department opens up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to children 6 months and older

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Washtenaw County children ages 6 months as a result of 4 several years outdated will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines starting up Thursday.

Both equally the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines — approved by the U.S. Facilities for Ailment Regulate and Avoidance and the U.S. Foodstuff and Drug Administration previously in June — will be available at the Washtenaw County Health Department’s ongoing COVID-19 clinic at 555 Towner St. in Ypsilanti.

“The Wellness Office endorses that all people eligible get vaccinated against COVID-19. In clinical trials, vaccine aspect outcomes were being delicate and equivalent to all those observed in adults and more mature youngsters, as very well as other vaccines that are suggested for youngsters. The most typical aspect outcomes were being tiredness and a sore arm. The Food and drug administration report is accessible below for assessment,” WCHD officials said in a launch.

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People fascinated in getting their young young children vaccinated should contact their pediatrician, the Wellness Department reported.

Appointments can be scheduled on the internet right here or by leaving a concept at 734-544-6700. Parents or guardians will have to be with their little ones for the duration of the appointments.

Wander-in vaccinations are predicted to be obtainable in in the vicinity of future.

The Health Department claimed that children’s vaccines may possibly grow to be more available from other regional suppliers. Vaccination appointments can be found on vaccines.gov.

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Come across far more data about COVID-19 in Washtenaw County in this article.