Vaccinations Available Now in North Bergen for Children Ages 5-11
November 08, 2021New Jersey children 5 through 11 years of age are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Health urges everyone age 5 or older to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Vaccinating children helps them remain in the classroom and return more safely to sports, clubs, and social activities that are essential to healthy childhood development. Vaccination of children also helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
The pediatric Pfizer vaccine is administered as a two-dose primary series, three weeks apart, and is a lower dose than the dosage for those ages 12 and older. Clinical data examined by FDA has shown that the vaccine is safe and 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children ages 5 through 11.
Vaccines for ages 5 and above are available at the North Bergen Vaccine & Resource Center, 9243 Kennedy Blvd. For more information call 201-424-0178 or 201-744-7520.
Vaccines are also in the process of being distributed to more than 230 sites including primary care practices, independent and chain pharmacies, county and local sites, federally qualified health centers, acute care hospitals, urgent care and university sites.
Parents can discuss any questions they have with their pediatrician, family physician, or healthcare provider.