WALNUT CREEK (CBS SF) — Contra Costa County well being officers introduced Monday they have been anticipating the supply of about 20,000 doses of the pediatric model of the Pfizer COVID vaccine this week as they put together to manage photographs to highschool kids ages 5-11.
They stated different healthcare suppliers and pharmacies within the county have been additionally stocking up and preparing.
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“I do know a whole lot of dad and mom have been ready a very long time to have the ability to get their youthful youngsters vaccinated,” stated Diane Burgis, chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “We’re virtually there. If every part goes proper, dad and mom will be capable of get their kids totally vaccinated earlier than the winter holidays.”
The timing of when the vaccine turns into accessible to youthful kids depends upon a three-step federal and state overview course of.
The Meals & Drug Administration has already accredited the emergency use for the vaccine in kids ages 5-11. In the meantime, the Facilities for Illness Management & Prevention was anticipated to make its choice this week.
The ultimate step might be approval from the Western States Scientific Security Overview Workgroup.
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Well being officers stated dad and mom ought to verify with their youngster’s common healthcare supplier or native pharmacies about availability. CCHS expects to start providing the pediatric vaccine by Nov. 6 at county-run vaccination clinics.
The pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, which is one-third the dosage given to teenagers and adults, will come in numerous vials and packaging than the grownup model.
Like with adults, kids ages 5-11 nonetheless should get two photographs not less than three weeks aside to get the utmost safety of the vaccine, which was proven to have a 90.7% efficacy fee in scientific trials amongst this age group.
Preliminary demand for the pediatric vaccine is predicted to be excessive as keen dad and mom search safety for his or her kids. There are an estimated 92,000 county residents between the ages of 5 and 11.
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Contra Costa County already has a excessive vaccination fee amongst its eligible residents, together with amongst these ages 12-15, which is at the moment the youngest age group eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. About 87% of residents ages 12-15 have obtained not less than one dose of vaccine.
