WI Parents: Do You Want Your Young Teens Vaccinated?

Milwaukee WI

13 May, 2021

9:49 AM

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WISCONSIN — The federal panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine be used in children ages 12-15 after the Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week that it was expanding its emergency use authorization for the vaccine. Gov. Tony Evers tweeted, "It's never been easier to get a #COVID19 vaccine, with providers statewide available for appointments and walk-in vaccines." Kids 12 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated in Wisconsin today, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Parent or legal guardian consent is required for COVID-19 vaccination, and children must be accompanied by an adult. SEE ALSO: Younger Teens Ready To Roll Up Sleeves For Coronavirus Vaccine If you're a parent of a child between the ages of 12-15, Patch wants to know whether you plan on having your child vaccinated. Take our survey below and let us know. The survey will remain open until 5 p.m. local time on Friday.