12-15 Year Olds Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines At Texas CVS Locations

Austin TX

12 May, 2021

4:57 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — CVS Health will now allow 12-15 year olds to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at its locations nationwide, including Texas, starting Thursday. The news comes two days after the Food and Drug Administration approved emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. CVS Health announced Wednesday those between 12-15 will be able to schedule an appointment Thursday at 485 Texas locations. Parental or legal guardian consent is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult, officials said Wednesday. "With every new wave of eligibility our teams have worked around the clock to ensure vaccine access as soon as possible," said Karen Lynch, President and Chief Executive officer, CVS Health. "Offering vaccinations to younger populations at thousands of locations across the country brings us one step closer to prevailing over the pandemic." Because the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents in this age group, officials said patients are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at cvs.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app to ensure availability. The scheduling tool will only display appointments at CVS Pharmacy locations that have the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine once the patient's age is provided. Walk-ins are also accepted. Return Ready, CVS Health's comprehensive COVID-19 testing and vaccine solution for businesses, schools and other organizations will also meet the expanded eligibility for adolescents ages 12 to 15. CVS Health has administered more than 17 million COVID-19 vaccines in long-term care and retail settings and will be offering vaccinations at more than 9,600 CVS Pharmacy locations across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. as of Sunday. To find the nearest CVS location in the Austin Metro, click HERE.