The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced Wednesday it will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 to 11 on Saturday, November 6. The child-sized dose is a third of the original dose and children will receive two doses three weeks apart.
“The surge of the infectious delta variant led to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in children. Though most children with COVID-19 will have mild or no symptoms, some can get severely ill and require hospitalization,” Lopez says. “Now that Pfizer vaccine is available for children 5 to 11 years old, our goal is to get them protected as quickly as possible.”
The health department is partnering with school districts to host vaccination clinics at local high schools and other locations in the city and county. Lopez says they now have a limited supply of vaccine and is holding a clinic for children in the 5 to 11 age group Saturday, November 6 at Lincoln High School, 2229 “J” St.
Those who have already registered their children are being contacted to schedule an appointment. Parents and guardians can register online at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. People who don’t have online access or need assistance can call 402-441-4200. The health department anticipates more vaccine will be delivered later this week and additional clinics will be announced soon.