05/20/2021
From The Tennessee Dept. Of Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2021
PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE APPROVED FOR AGES 12 AND UP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine be made available to administer to children ages 12-15 years. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. Prior to this decision, the Pfizer vaccine was only approved for individuals age 16 and above.
Individuals are able to request appointments online through Vaccinate.tn.gov. When making an appointment, individuals under the age of 18 should select a Pfizer vaccine appointment time. Health departments also accept walk-ins. Local health departments in SE TN will be giving Pfizer vaccine the following days:
• Bledsoe County Health Department – Monday 9-12 and Thursday 1-3
• Bradley County Health Department – Monday – Friday, walk ins 9-12, all others by appointment
• Franklin County Health Department – Tuesday and Thursday, 2-4
• Grundy County Health Department – Tuesday and Thursday 3-4
• Marion County Health Department – Monday – Friday, walk ins 9-11, all others by appointment
• McMinn County Health Department – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9-2; Tuesday and Thursday 11-2
• Meigs County EMA – Wednesday and Friday 10-11
• Polk County Health Department (Benton) – Tuesday 3-6; walk ins Friday at 1:30-3:30
• Rhea County Fairgrounds – Tuesday 12:30-2:30 and Thursday 8:30-10:30
• Sequatchie County Health Department – Tuesday 2-4 and Thursday 3-4
If you have questions, please call your local health department.
The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines continue to be available to individuals age 18 and older. Those seeking vaccination should visit VaccineFinder.Org to find a list of locations and the vaccine brands they provide. This site includes a listing of both local health departments and other approved vaccine providers across the state. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are two-dose vaccines, and it’s important to receive the second dose for maximum protection against COVID-19.
Individuals may also schedule an appointment with a local vaccine provider by visiting covid19.tn.gov or VaccineFinder.org. Many local providers also accept walk-ins. For more information regarding vaccine recommendations and guidelines from ACIP visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/covid-19.html.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.
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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Ages 12 and Up Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 03:24pm NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced it will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Imm...
