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Holy Name Vaccinating Kids 12 And Up In Teaneck, West New York
Holy Name has begun offering the Pfizer vaccine for children over than 12, with appointments available at both vaccination locations.
TEANECK, NJ — Holy Name vaccination clinics in Teaneck and West New York will begin offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 12 and up, hospital officials announced.
Appointments were available to schedule as of Thursday morning at both sites.
Schedule now at Vaccine.HolyName.org.
Posted by Holy Name Health on Thursday, May 13, 2021
The move comes one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel approved the emergency-use authorization of Pfizer's vaccine for kids aged 12-15.
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Appointments and walk-ins are also available at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, where vaccinations started Thursday morning.
"This morning we took another step towards the light at the end of the tunnel," said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. "Vaccinating children will increase the level of immunity in our communities across the county, helping prevent the spread, further lowering COVID-19 cases. I strongly encourage all residents to do their part by getting the vaccine as soon as they are eligible."
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