SAN ANTONIO — On May 10, the FDA expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine to kids and teens aged 12-15. A CDC panel met on Wednesday to issue guidance on vaccinating kids in that age range. Anyone 12 and older can get the Pfizer vaccine wherever it is offered.
As of Thursday morning, most places offering the Pfizer vaccine have publicly invited those age 12 and over to receive the shot. Those include the following:
Alamodome: Click here to schedule
H-E-B: Click here to schedule
Walgreens: Click here to schedule
CVS Pharmacy vaccine clinics: Click here to schedule
University Health vaccination hubs: Click here to schedule
So far though, the UT Health vaccine clinic has not updated its scheduling page.
Metro Health will offer the Pfizer vaccine to adolescents beginning Friday, May 14 at the Alamodome. Consent from a parent or legal guardian is required for 12- to 15-year-olds to be vaccinated, said Dr. Anita Kurian, Assistant Director of Metro Health.
“We encourage parents to have their 12- to 15-year-olds get the Pfizer vaccine to help protect them against the coronavirus, especially as end of school approaches and adolescents will want to be among their friends and will be going on vacation with their families,” Dr. Kurian said. “Anything we can do to get more people, especially this age group, vaccinated will help bring us closer to ending the pandemic.”
Dr. Kurian added that a photo ID for adolescents is preferred, but is not required.
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