The Miami County Health Department has scheduled two pediatric COVID 19 vaccination walk-in clinics, in addition to offering pediatric doses during its regular Monday Walk-In Clinics. The first pediatric walk-in clinic will take place this afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00, then again Friday, November 12th at the Health Department at 1201 Lakemary Drive in Paola. the Monday walk-in clinics also take place at the Health Department.
The Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine has been authorized for emergency use for ages 5 to 11. According to the Health Department, all second dose appointments for the pediatric vaccine will be scheduled when patients arrive to receive their first dose. Health Department Assistant Director, Christena Beer, says the Health Department hopes the additional clinics will enable the majority of the pediatric population interested in receiving the vaccine. She says they will continue the Friday afternoon clinics in addition to the Monday clinics, into December if the need is still there.
