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Allegheny Health Network Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign for Children Aged 5-11

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The Allegheny Health Network has initiated a comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children between the ages of 5 and 11, following the emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series by the FDA and CDC. The network has released vaccine appointment slots for families and begun administering the vaccine to established AHN patients across its pediatric offices. To address concerns and questions from the local community, AHN will host a Facebook live session with a pediatrician tonight, featuring a Q&A session on the latest vaccination milestone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Allegheny Health Network's Pediatric Institute has started administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series to children aged 5-11 across its pediatric offices.
  • The network has released vaccine appointment slots for families and is open to scheduling appointments through MyChart or by calling the regular pediatrician's office.
  • AHN will host community COVID-19 vaccination events this month, with designated public clinics on November 13 and 20.
  • The network expects to vaccinate approximately 300 children at each public vaccination clinic in the weeks to come.
  • AHN will partner with the local pediatrician, Ned Ketyer, MD, for a Facebook live session tonight to address questions and concerns from the community.
  • The network will continue to follow the recommendations of the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the CDC, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Statistics:

  • The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series has been authorized for emergency use in children aged 5-11.
  • Allegheny Health Network has released vaccine appointment slots for families.
  • The network expects to vaccinate approximately 300 children at each public vaccination clinic.
  • The community COVID-19 vaccination events will be held on November 13 and 20 at designated locations.

Sources:

  • [Allegheny Health Network], "Network to Host AHN Pediatrician on Facebook Live Session Tonight Responding to Questions from Local Community Members and Families about Latest Vaccination Milestone", Nov. 9.
  • [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)]
  • [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]

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