COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11
Kids ages 6 months through 5 years are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine!
On Friday, June 17, the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization for both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccines for young children, ages 6 months and older.
For the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, the FDA amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) to include use of the vaccine in individuals 6 months through 17 years of age. The vaccine had been authorized for use in adults 18 years of age and older.
For the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, the FDA amended the EUA to include use of the vaccine in individuals 6 months through 4 years of age. The vaccine had been authorized for use in individuals 5 years of age and older.
This is an important step in our fight against COVID-19 and will provide important protection for our youngest Americans.
Booster shots are also now recommended for children ages 5+
Children ages 5-11 should receive a booster dose five months after completing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series. For individual 12 to 17 years old, the Pfizer vaccine is available five months after completing the initial vaccine series. Learn more about booster recommendations for kids and teens.
Children's Hospital is offering vaccine appointments in our pediatrics clinics for children 6 months+ beginning on Wednesday, June 22, pending receipt of vaccine supply from the state.
How do I schedule my child's vaccine appointment? It's easy!
Existing pediatrics patients:
- Call your Children's Hospital pediatrician's office directly to schedule an appointment, or
- Schedule a vaccine through our patient portal.
Don't have a Children's Hospital pediatrician?
- Find a pediatrician or learn more about pediatric care at Children's Hospital.
For a person younger than age 18 in Louisiana, verbal or signed parental consent is needed to be vaccinated. If parents or guardians cannot be present in-person they may send a signed consent form with their child.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids, and get tips on how to discuss the vaccine with your children.