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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Adolescents
Young New Yorkers Are Encouraged to Get Vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and will help protect eligible children and adolescents ages 5 – 17.
As of November 3, 2021, children ages 5 – 11 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and will protect New York’s children and adolescents from the virus.
COVID-19 vaccines have undergone – and will continue to undergo – the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. Young New Yorkers 5 – 17 can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Below you will find information and resources including frequently asked questions and answers, resources, and scheduling information for each eligible age group.
More information and Frequently Asked Questions from the NYS Department of Health can be found here.
ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!
