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NOV. 10, 2021
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11-year-olds is now available for Arlington County! This follows the FDA's authorization, and guidance from the CDC and Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
“The Pfizer vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in children. This approval is a critical step towards protecting our kids and keeping other vulnerable community members safe. We encourage all parents to get their children vaccinated when they become eligible,” said Dr. Reuben Varghese, Arlington County Public Health Director.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-year-olds is free and available at the County's two Public Health Division clinics, local pharmacies, and potentially your pediatrician's office. In the early weeks, vaccine supply may be limited. But as supplies increase, so too will appointment availability.
Arlington County Public Health Division Clinics
- Walter Reed Community Center and Arlington Mill Community Center
- Mon. Nov. 8 – Fri. Nov. 12 (2 p.m.–7 p.m.)
- Sat. Nov. 13 and Sun. Nov. 14 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) Note: These clinics are exclusively for 5–11-year-olds; Vaccine for people ages 12+ will not be offered.
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By appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
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Appointments for ACPHD clinics can be made online (select the option labeled "Schedule a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointment")
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Please note: Children ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive their free COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines.gov
- Use Vaccines.gov (Vacunas.gov) to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.
- Text your ZIP code to 438829 (GETVAX) or to 822862 (VACUNA) to find nearby vaccine locations.
Pediatricians
- Contact your child’s pediatrician to ask if they are offering the vaccine to patients.
High demand for vaccine in Arlington may make it hard to get an appointment at certain locations at first. Parents and guardians should check Vaccines.gov regularly to see updated appointment availability.
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Hannah is back to answer your questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine for 5-11-year-olds, including:
- Where are vaccines for kids aged 5-11 available?
- How many doses will a 5–11-year-old get?
- How do I book a vaccine appointment?
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COVID-19 vaccines are a critical tool that can protect children and help them return to a more normal life, including safely staying in school, visiting family and friends, traveling, and taking part in extracurricular activities.
The vaccine’s safety was studied in about 3,100 children aged 5–11 years who received the vaccine, and no serious side effects have been detected in the ongoing study. The side effects seen in those aged 5–11 years were similar to those seen in older adolescents and young adults, with the most frequently reported being pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache.
The dose size for Pfizer vaccine for 5–11-year-olds is 10 micrograms (mcg), which is a smaller dose size than that administered to Pfizer recipients aged 12 years or older. The vaccine requires two doses separated by at least 21 days.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5–11 years can be given at the same time, or anytime before or after other vaccines, including the flu shot.
Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at
703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
In Arlington, more than 80% of residents 12 years and older have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 150,000 people are fully vaccinated!
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