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Jefferson County Health Dept is NOW offering Booster Shots for Kids 5-11 years old

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[Madison, IN] The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine following Tuesday’s authorization of the pediatric vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine that is currently authorized for use in individuals under age 18. The pediatric vaccine will be available on a walk-in basis beginning today at the Jefferson County Health Department, 715 Green Road, Madison, IN 47250 Walk ins will be accepted until 3pm today. Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, parents who wish to schedule an appointment for their child to receive the vaccine can do so at www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211 or (866) 211-9966 for assistance. Please note that 211 cannot make appointments until Thursday. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will also be accepted Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm. A parent or guardian must provide consent, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The Jefferson County Health Department also continues to provide booster vaccines for all those that are eligible. You may schedule your booster vaccine by visiting www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211. Walk-ins are accepted Monday thru Friday 9am-3p

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