November 12, 2021

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BREVARD TO OFFER PEDIATRIC COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Contact:
Anita Stremmel
Anita.Stremmel@flhealth.gov
321-615-9323

Viera, FL—With the approval of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines can now be administered to children ages 5 to 11. Previously, Pfizer vaccines had been approved for minors starting at age 12.

Pfizer COVID-19 for those ages 5 and up are also offered at many clinic and pharmacy locations in Brevard and throughout the nation. Go to www.Vaccines.govto find the most convenient site.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County will begin offering the pediatric Pfizer vaccine next week. Parents or guardians must accompany the child. The vaccine will be available on a walk-in basis per the schedule below.

Viera Clinic
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Monday – Friday from 8AM to 11:30AM and 1PM to 4PM

Melbourne Clinic
601 East University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
Fridays only from 1:30PM – 4PM

Titusville Clinic
611 N Singleton Ave, Titusville, FL 32796
Fridays only from 1:30PM – 4PM

Additional information, including the Pfizer Vaccine information Fact Sheet for Children Ages 5 - 11 and the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form are available on the Florida Department of Health in Brevard website.

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