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Dear Neighbors, 

Good news from the CDC - more children can get their COVID-19 vaccines, following an extensive clinical trial and final recommendations from the Center for Disease Control for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. The state has launched a new webpage to help parents and guardians find a vaccine for children aged 5-11 and answer questions about the vaccine. 

The state has mobilized a diverse network of providers – hospitals, clinics, local public health, Tribal health agencies, pharmacies, school located clinics and state-run community clinics – to administer vaccines to our children as quickly as possible.

Minnesotans looking to vaccinate their child can:

• Visit mn.gov/vaxforkids to find clinic locations near you.
• Check with their pediatrician, family medicine clinic or pharmacy about appointments.
• Watch for vaccination clinics being offered at schools or other community locations around Minnesota.

Before you go, make sure the vaccine location provides the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11. Not all Pfizer vaccine providers will have the vials specifically packaged for that age group.

Reminder: Booster Shots Available for 12 and Older

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, Minnesotans who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine can now get a booster at least six months after their initial series if they are 65 years and older, age 18 and older and live in long-term care settings, age 18 and older and have underlying medical conditions, or are age 18 and older and work or live in high-risk settings.

Anyone aged 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are recommended to get a booster shot at least 2 months after their initial vaccine. You can also 'mix and match' COVID-19 vaccine

To find a vaccine near you, use the state’s Vaccine Locator Map, contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy, walk in to one of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination sites or call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Infrastructure Package Approved

Congress passed the bipartisan infrastructure deal, providing generational investments all over Minnesota. You can read more here. 

Apply for State Boards, Councils and Commissions

Serving on a state board, council, or commission is a great way to contribute your expertise to Minnesota. These groups are responsible for advising the Governor and the Legislature, overseeing professional licensing, and protecting our environment. Nearly 100 of them are accepting applications right now! You can find a list of current openings on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.

Minnesota Values Project

Share your thoughts on how we can make Minnesota a better place to live, work, and play by taking the Minnesota Values Project Survey. Thank you for providing your thoughts about Minnesota’s future!

Stay In Touch

You can stay up to date on our work by subscribing to these legislative updates and “liking” my official Facebook page. For any questions you have on the resources available to our community or our work in the Minnesota House, you can reach me at rep.andrew.carlson@house.mn or leave a voicemail at (651) 296-4218. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Andrew Carlson 

State Representative