The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced Thursday that it will partner with local pediatric and family practices to offer COVID-19 vaccine to younger children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recently approved both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 and younger.
Lancaster County Health Director Pat Lopez says they have received its vaccine shipments for this age group and is in the process of distributing vaccine. It will be available soon through local pediatric and family practices.
“Vaccine helps better protect children against COVID-19 and we’re excited to work with local pediatricians and family practice providers to provide vaccine to this age group,” Lopez says. “This gives parents an opportunity to have a candid conversation with their child’s health care provider about COVID-19 vaccine and any questions they may have.”
The Health Department will also offer COVID-19 vaccine to younger children and is currently finalizing dates for upcoming clinics. The clinics will be smaller to better meet the needs of young children.
Parents and guardians can register through COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or by calling 402-441-4200 to be notified to schedule an appointment. Several pharmacies will also offer vaccine to younger children by appointment. Contact the pharmacy or visit vaccines.gov to check availability.