{"id":111317,"date":"2021-11-04T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=111317"},"modified":"2025-10-24T00:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T04:11:23","slug":"isdh-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-for-ages-5-to-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/11\/04\/isdh-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-for-ages-5-to-11\/","title":{"rendered":"ISDH: COVID-19 vaccine now available for ages 5 to 11"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today, the Indiana State Department of Health announced that COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 can now be scheduled.<\/p>\n

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Indiana State Department of Health news release:<\/p>\n

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Indianapolis, Indiana (November 4, 2021) \u2014 The Indiana Department of Health announced today that COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Hoosiers ages 5-11 can now be scheduled by visiting https:\/\/www.coronavirus.in.gov\/vaccine\/<\/a> or calling 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966.<\/p>\n

Appointments and pre-registration are strongly recommended to help minimize wait times and ensure that sufficient vaccine is available.
\nThe Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in individuals under age 18. The pediatric dose is lower than the dosage for ages 12 and older; locations carrying the pediatric dose for children ages 5 to 11 are designated by a pin on the map at https:\/\/www.coronavirus.in.gov\/vaccine\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pediatric vaccine supplies may be limited initially as shipments arrive on a staggered basis, so appointments may be spread out over several days. Additional sites will be added to the map as vaccine arrives.<\/p>\n

A parent or guardian must provide consent for the vaccine, and children under 16 must be accompanied to the vaccination appointment by an adult.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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COVID-19 World Wide Web Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allen County Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Local Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

  • Take the Shot FAQ sheet from the Allen County Department of Health<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Home Care Isolation Guidances<\/a><\/li>\n
  • COVID-19 Employee Illness Recomendations<\/a><\/li>\n

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  • Allen County Department of Health information and stats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    State of Indiana Web Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n