Stanford Children's Health Offering COVID Vaccine To Kids 12-17

PALO ALTO, CA — Stanford Children’s Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 12 to 17 on Thursday.

The Food and Drug Administration cleared the way for those as young as 12 years old to receive the Pfizer vaccine earlier this week. In a news release, Stanford Children’s Health said it will offer the Pfizer vaccine exclusively to the 12-17 age group.

Anyone 18 or older should sign up via Stanford Health Care.

Click here to register for a vaccine through Stanford Children’s Health. Anyone under 18 needs parental consent to get vaccinated.

Visit sccfreevax.org for countywide guidance on vaccinations.

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