The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 shots to individuals ages 6 months through 4 years old at all Hamilton County Health clinics beginning Monday.
The CDC now recommends individuals six months of age through five years old receive a COVID vaccine. The Health Department will only be administering Pfizer shots to this age group.
Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Sabrina Novak said, “The Health Department has been receiving calls from parents asking when we will begin giving the COVID-19 vaccine to the youngest members of our community.
We are pleased to announce we are now vaccinating this age group to help protect them from severe COVID illness & hospitalization.
“We also understand that many in our community have hesitancies or concerns regarding these vaccines. We highly encourage parents and legal guardians to reach out to their pediatricians with any questions they may have. You can also reach our COVID hotline at 423-209-8383, which is always staffed with an on-call nurse.”
If a minor is being vaccinated, a parent or legal guardian must be present at the appointment and bring a current, valid photo ID. If you are a legal guardian, please bring proof of guardianship with you.
Additionally, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for anyone six months of age through five years old. These vaccines are available in our community through various providers, including some local pediatrician’s offices. Please visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine closest to you.
To see a full list of where the Health Department is administering COVID-19 vaccines, including which type of vaccine, please visit the online vaccine calendar at vaccine.hamiltontn.gov.
Additional Information & Resources
· Masks must be worn inside all Hamilton County Health Department facilities.
· To view COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, please visit the CDC’s website at https://bit.ly/3JgRqqM.
· Call the Health Department’s COVID-19 hotline at 423-209-8383 if you have questions about vaccinations, testing locations, or if you need isolation or quarantine guidance.
· To read this information in Spanish, visit the Health Department’s Spanish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SaludHamiltonTN.