Dec 01, 2021

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations set for Dec. 8

Posted Dec 01, 2021 4:53 PM

The Saline County Vaccination Collaboration has expanded after-hours access to pediatric COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations.

Dec. 8 is the last scheduled community-wide event for first dose pediatric Pfizer vaccinations organized through the Saline County Vaccination Collaboration. This is not limited to Saline County children.

Second doses for the initial pediatric vaccination date will be on Dec. 8 from 3:30-7 p.m. at Lakewood Middle School, 1135 East Lakewood Circle. This date and time also has been opened up for first dose COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5-11 years old.

Appointments are required.

Please call Salina Family Healthcare Center at 785-825-7251 ext. 416 to schedule appointments. Second doses for those receiving their first dose on Dec. 8 will be Dec. 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Salina Family Healthcare Center, 651 E. Prescott Ave.

When you arrive for your appointment on  Dec. 8, please enter Lakewood Middle School through the north main entrance. Pediatric consent form paperwork is available at vaccinatesalinecountyks.com or during the event. Children will be vaccinated in private rooms, then wait in the library for 15 minutes after vaccination.

If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for your children please visit vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/pediatric-vaccines for an up-to-date list of resources or talk to your child’s pediatrician.