Where in CNY can you get the COVID-19 vaccine for your 5-11 year old? – WSYR

CENTRAL NEW YORK, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) On Tuesday, a CDC advisory panel voted unanimously to recommend the Pfizer vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The FDA already cleared the shots, which deliver about one-third of the vaccine given to adults.

The CDC recommendation went to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky who gave her approval. In New York State, the health department still has to sign off.

NewsChannel 9s Nicole Sommavilla has been reaching out to local doctors and pharmacies to find out where parents might be able to get their kids vaccinated.

Here are the responses from the pediatricians she spoke with:

Heres how pharmacies are shaking out:

Part of the statement from Kinney Drugs reads:

Kinney Drugs is proactively working on protocols to ensure a vaccination experience that is as safe, comfortable, and convenient as possible for these young patients and their families. When Kinney Drugs protocols are complete and when appointments are opened, Kinney Drugs will alert the public as quickly and clearly as possible.

Before the vaccine can be administered to children in New York, the state department of health must also provide official program guidance.

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Where in CNY can you get the COVID-19 vaccine for your 5-11 year old? - WSYR