The FDA and CDC have approved the COVID-19 pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 years old- another stride in the nation’s fight against the virus that causes COVID-19.

Lafayette County Health Department officials say they started vaccinating children 5-11 years old on Monday, November 8.

Walk-in clinics are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. There is no fee for the vaccine.

Health department officials say, “If there are any questions regarding COVID-19 or the COVID-19 vaccine, do not hesitate to reach out to the Lafayette County Health Department.”

A link is provided from the CDC on the information regarding the Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 years old. It provides information about the safety of the vaccine, dosage and administration, as well as common side effects that could occur from the vaccine. Go to: <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html>.