ATX CommUnityCare Health Centers Offering Vaccines To Kids 5-11

Austin TX

10 November, 2021

4:02 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — CommUnityCare Health Centers in Travis County are now administering Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 through 11-years-old. Pfizer's vaccine for younger kids is two doses of 10 micrograms, rather than the 30 micrograms per dose used for people 12 and older, officials said. CommUnityCare is also offering booster shots by appointment only to eligible adult patients who completed their primary Pfizer-BIONtech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine series. Children and adult patients can receive their shots at their CommUnityCare home clinic. Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. "Vaccines and boosters are key to stopping the spread and keeping each other safe," Central Health President & CEO Mike Geeslin said. "COVID boosters and pediatric vaccines are free and will be the best reinforcement for a safe and healthy holiday season." CommUnityCare will close its walk-in vaccine locations starting Friday, at Rosewood-Zaragoza, North Central Health Center, and Southeast Health & Wellness Center to support the demand for pediatric vaccines and provide adequate staffing. For more information and to schedule appointments, call CommUnityCare at 512-978-9015. For the latest information on CommUnityCare's efforts related to COVID-19, visit their website. Are you eligible for a COVID-19 booster?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the following vaccine recipients are eligible for any of the COVID-19 boosters authorized in the United States: Those who have completed the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine series at least six months ago and are: 65 years or older Age 18+ who live in long-term care settingsAge 18+ who have underlying medical conditionsAge 18+ who work or live in high-risk settingsThose who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago and are 18 years and older