Chester County Extends Pfizer Vaccine To Kids 12-15 Years Old

WEST CHESTER, PA — Anyone over the age of 12 is now eligible for a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination in Chester County, and health department clinics will be ready with the shots Thursday morning.

Chester County Health Department officials announced Wednesday afternoon the health department will offer the Pfizer vaccine for those ages 12-15 at its walk-in or drive-thru clinics, with or without an appointment, starting the morning of May 13. The announcement followed the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for the age group.

"The COVID-19 vaccine continues to prove itself as the greatest weapon that we have in fighting this virus, so we welcome the news that the FDA has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine to include those age 12 to 15," said Jeanne Franklin, Director of the Chester County Health Department.

“Chester County has approximately 20,000 12- to 15 year-olds. We cannot stress enough the great impact that the vaccine is having in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and strongly encourage parents and guardians to have those 12 and over vaccinated quickly,” added Franklin.

From Thursday, May 13, the Pfizer vaccine will be available with no appointment needed to everyone age 12 and over at the following Chester County Health Department vaccine sites:

Exton Square Mall (former Sears store)
222 Exton Square Mall, Exton, PA 19341
Tuesday-Friday 12:00 noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Longwood Gardens overflow parking area (drive-thru)
1010 E. Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Those who prefer to make an appointment for the vaccine at either of these locations can do that here.

In addition to County Health Department vaccine locations, health officials expect Pfizer to be available for 12 to 15 year-olds at local pharmacies and pediatrician offices throughout Chester County.

Parents or guardians are expected to provide consent for 12- to 15-year-olds who are receiving the Pfizer vaccine through the Chester County Health Department and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

In addition to the Pfizer vaccine, both the Exton Square Mall and Longwood Gardens overflow parking area vaccine sites will be administering the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Both vaccines are available for anyone age 18 and over.

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