Expanded COVID-19 Vaccine Options for Children 6 Months Through 4 Years

Marshfield Clinic Health System patients now have the opportunity to schedule appointments for pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for everyone 6 months and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This development provides relief to parents and caregivers seeking protection for their young children against the virus. The expanded vaccine options offer flexibility in treatment regimens, with the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine consisting of three doses and the pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccine consisting of two doses.

Key Takeaways:

• Children ages 6 months to 4 years are eligible for the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which requires three doses, with the first and second doses separated by 21 days and the second and third doses separated by at least 56 days.
• Children ages 6 months to 4 years are also eligible for the pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which consists of two doses given 28 days apart.
• Patients can submit an online request form to be contacted to schedule an appointment or call 1-877-998-0880 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
• To learn more, parents/caregivers can visit marshfieldclinic.org/CovidVaccine.

Statistics:

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Children ages 6 months to 4 years are eligible for the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
• The pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine consists of three doses, with the first and second doses separated by 21 days and the second and third doses separated by at least 56 days.
• The pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccine consists of two doses, given 28 days apart.
• Monthly COVID-19 vaccine supply is reported to be arranged for these pediatric appoints.

Sources:

• Marshfield Clinic Health System
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention