Bergen New Bridge Vaccinates First Child Under 12 Against COVID

Paramus NJ

04 November, 2021

12:50 PM

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PARAMUS, NJ — The Landa family felt they had three options when it came to navigating the coronavirus pandemic, both for themselves and their son, Tommy. They could mask up, and be hyper vigilant when it came to COVID-19 prevention measures, they could hope that, if one of them did contract the coronavirus, that the symptoms were mild, and their child didn't contract it from them, or they could get vaccinated. The best option that presented itself to Tony Landa and his wife, he said through a statement provided to Patch, was to get vaccinated, and to have Tommy do the same. That's why on Wednesday, Tommy Landa became the first child between the ages of 5 and 11 to be vaccinated against the coronavirus at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Keep up to date with what's happening in your community by subscribing to your local Patch newsletter here. According to the Landa family, choosing vaccinations for Tommy and themselves provided them the most control over their own lives and health during the pandemic. And, according Tony Landa, his son was eager to get vaccinated. "Tommy wanted to be first because he was eager to get protected so he can help end the pandemic and everyone could get back to being together," Landa said. COVID-19 vaccines were available to kids between the ages of 5 and 11 starting on Wednesday at Bergen New Bridge, and officials "are seeing a strong interest and response thus far from the community." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the above age group on Tuesday. Some vaccine providers, including CVS and Walgreens, already have online appointments open to 5 to 11-year-olds in New Jersey. Read More: COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12 (Where To Get One In NJ)