NYC Health + Hospitals Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under Age 5

Pfizer vaccines available for children under age 5 at pediatric practices in all public hospitals.

A Break Down of Approved COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

COVID-19 vaccines have been available for adults 18 years and older since December 2020. As of October 29, 2021, pediatric doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 have been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Starting the Conversation: Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines

With vaccination progress continuing both nationally and within New York City, talking about vaccines has become part of daily conversation. Safe, effective and free COVID-19 vaccines are now available to most New Yorkers including youth ages 12-17, and the percent positivity of COVID-19 testing throughout the city has decreased significantly. While infections show a decreasing trend, vaccines have proven to be a powerful tool that prevents people from becoming infected with the virus.

COVID-19 Vaccines for 12 and Older

COVID-19 Vaccines at NYC Health + Hospitals

Make an Appointment Call for an Appointment1-877-829-4692 Vaccinate Your Child NYC Health + Hospitals offers the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to our patients ages 6 months to 17 years. The best way to protect your child at school, around friends and at home is to get them vaccinated as soon as you can. Vaccinations are safe, effective and available in the pediatric practices of any of our hospitals. Children ages 6

NYC Health + Hospitals Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines

System will begin to administer vaccine to employees at the highest risk for exposure to the virus

Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses for Children 5-11 Years Old

More than 4.8 million children ages 5 through 11 have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and 15,000 have been hospitalized since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As numbers of cases fluctuate throughout the country, a booster dose will be useful to safely help enhance protections against severe disease. On May 19, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, authorizing the use of a single booster dose for administration to children 5 through 11 years old at least five months after completion of a primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Additionally, the CDC both agreed to this expansion to booster authorizations and recommended that those 12 years of age and older who are immunocompromised and those 50 years of age and older should receive a second booster dose at least 4 months after their first.

COVID-19 Prevention Tips

Prevention Tips The current COVID-19 Alert Level in NYC is High. At this time, follow these prevention tips: Get Vaccinated and Boosted COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone age 5 and older. Booster shots are available for everyone 12 and older. Call 877-VAX4NYC (877-829-4692) to find a vaccination site. COVID-19 Vaccine Information Wear a Mask Wear a mask whenever required, such as on public transportation and in health care settings.