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Minnesota families who get their child 5–11 years old fully vaccinated in January and February can get a $200 Visa gift card. Parents/Guardians can register their 5- to 11-year-old once they have completed their two-dose series. Visit Minnesota COVID-19 Response–Kids Deserve a Shot to read more about this incentive program.
When registration for the $200 Visa gift cards opens at 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2022, the registration link will be posted at Minnesota COVID-19 Response–Kids Deserve a Shot.
Eligibility requirements:
To be eligible for a $200 Visa gift card, your child must be at least 5 years old at the time of one or both shots, and 11 or younger at the time of their first shot. Kids 5–11 years old must receive both their first and second doses between January 1, 2022 and February 28, 2022. Minnesota families are able to receive one $200 Visa gift card per each eligible child who gets fully vaccinated in January and/or February. Registration must be submitted online or over the phone by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2022.
Where to get your child vaccinated:
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Minnesota has providers across the state who are able to give COVID-19 vaccines to children and teens, including pediatricians, pharmacies, community clinics, schools, local public health agencies, and tribal health agencies. The state’s main goal is to ensure that the vaccine is widely available and will be distributed equitably and efficiently to all Minnesotans in this newly eligible age group.
To find vaccines for the 5- to 11-year-olds in your household, use these resources:
- Visit mn.gov/vaxforkids to find clinic locations near you.
- Check with their pediatrician, family medicine clinic, or pharmacy about appointments.
- Use the CDC's online vaccine finder at vaccines.gov to search for pharmacies near you with available appointments
- The Minnesota Community Vaccination Sites at Mall of America in Bloomington and Inwood Oaks in Oakdale are vaccinating anyone 5 years of age and older—families can get their initial vaccines or booster shots while their children get vaccinated. Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Online registration for Mall of America appointments and Oakdale appointments is available in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
- Look for vaccination clinics being offered at schools or other community locations around the state.
Before your child’s appointment, confirm that your provider has the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. Not all providers have this in their supply. The Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds is a smaller dose than the one given to people 12 and older, and is packaged differently. Pfizer vaccines for people 12 and up cannot be used on younger children.
We know COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children and adolescents.
Like all other vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines have been carefully studied before they were recommended to be given to children and teens. This process is called a clinical trial, and all authorized vaccines have gone through it. Only vaccines shown to be safe and effective are authorized to be used.
If you have questions or concerns about getting your kids vaccinated, consult with reputable sources to learn more. Your child’s pediatrician or your family doctor is an excellent source for reliable information. You can also learn more about COVID-19 vaccines online.
Coming soon: $100k scholarship drawings for vaccinated 5- to 11-year-olds
Later this spring, there will be drawings for five $100,000 Minnesota college scholarships for all Minnesotans 5–11 years old who are fully vaccinated. All Minnesotans 5–11 years old who completed their first and second doses at any point in time will be eligible to be entered for a chance to win a $100,000 college scholarship. More details will be announced in the coming months.
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