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Pfizer Vaccine Available for Ages 12, Up

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The Tennessee Department of Health announced May 12 that, beginning May 14, local health departments will administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This follows the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine be made available to administer to children ages 12-15 years. Prior to this decision, the Pfizer vaccine was only administered to individuals aged 16 and above.
“We have been anticipating this decision for several weeks, and I am thrilled we can begin offering the Pfizer vaccine to children in this age group,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “As a mother and a pediatrician, I believe this vaccine to be safe and effective for children and I hope other parents across the state are relieved to learn this option is available. Our local health departments have been working ahead in preparation for this decision, and vaccine supply is available.”

The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available to individuals age 18 and older.
The Trezevant Community Center is hosting a free COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination event May 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for individuals age 12 and up. No appointment is necessary, as it is operated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Second Dose Clinic is in the same location on June 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Trezevant Community Center is located on 135 Front Street, Trezevant, Tenn.
The Carroll County Health Department also offers walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Both the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines are currently available at this location. Appointments are still available but not required as of April 27. The Carroll Health Department is open Monday and Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for COVID-19 vaccine administration. For questions, individuals can call the Carroll Health Department at 731-986-1990.