The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Is Authorized for Adolescents and Available at Walmart and Sam's Club Pharmacies.
School is almost out for summer, but the doctor is in with an exciting update for adolescents aged 12-15: The
This is great news, not just for the newly eligible cohort, but for the entire country. The
At Walmart, we want to make it as easy as possible for all eligible customers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, no matter their age. We're proud to announce our pharmacies nationwide will start vaccinating adolescents with the authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this
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Vaccines are available via appointment or walk up: Parents and adolescents can use our digital appointment scheduler (walmart.com/COVIDvaccine or samsclub.com/covid) to find an available
Parental consent is often required for minors to get vaccinated: Different states require different parental consent rules, but many require a parent or guardian to be present to authorize the vaccination of a minor. You can visit your state department of health website to learn more about requirements in your area.
Vaccines are available at no cost, with or without insurance: COVID-19 vaccines are being administered at no cost to eligible Americans, even if they're uninsured, thanks to the CARES Act. Individuals with insurance can also get the vaccine at no cost through their insurance plan or Medicaid.
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Now, a big concern I've heard from parents is that the COVID-19 vaccine is too new for use in children. This vaccine has been guided by science that has been in development for more than 20 years. The FDA studied and authorized the vaccine based on strict safety and efficacy standards, with extra evaluation for the 12-15 age group. Plus, the technology used to develop the vaccines - mRNA - has actually been studied for more than a decade. Scientists are using mRNA in a new way with the COVID-19 vaccines, but the technology itself has been rigorously studied, tested and deemed safe for years. Millions of
I believe in this vaccine so much my whole family is vaccinated except for my 13-year-old son. My 16-year-old went by herself on the first day it was offered for her age group to sign up. When asked why the rush, she said, 'Mom, I want to get back to seeing my friends, go shopping and not have to worry about being sick or giving it to other people.' When I told my son that I would be signing him up to vaccinated, he responded, 'Good, I can be safe and not have to worry about corona.' As a mom, nothing makes me happier than to protect my children from this virus that has affected so many, and we are just beginning to understand the long-term physical effects it might have. I can't wait to see my kids back to enjoying all the things that mark a childhood and see their friends' smiles again when the time comes that we are able to safely unmask because of increased vaccination.
It will take all of us, working together, to end this pandemic. We get one step closer with every vaccine administered and every person who is protected against COVID-19. And thanks to this week's expanded vaccine eligibility for adolescents, parents and teens will soon be able to breathe easier knowing their COVID-19 risk is lower and they've done their part to help their community.
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