COVID-19 vaccination appointments now open in RI for kids 12-15 years old – WLNE-TV (ABC6)

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- The FDA HAS approvedPfizers request to allow their Covid-19 vaccine to be given to kids ages 12 to 15.

Parents and guardians in Rhode Island can give consent and make appointments for Pfizer vaccine for children on vaccinateRI.org.

While approval is still needed by the CDC before shots are given to 12-15 year olds, the town of Johnston already has a plan in place.

The town plans to vaccinate 12-15 year olds for their first at The Johnston Indoor Recreation Center on May 20 from 3-7.

Parental consent is required and kids are encouraged to have an adult with them when they get their shot.

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena said the rec center has more than enough room to vaccinate all of the towns 12-15 year olds in one day.

We have the ability to vaccinate about 140 kids per hour. If theres still a line at 7 well stay open till we vaccinate as many kids as possible, Polisena said.

Full story and reaction from kids eligible on ABC6 at 4.

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