Tosa Teens Can Get Vaccinated At These Pharmacies

WAUWATOSA, WI - CVS and Walgreens have announced that they will offer Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations to 12-to 15-year-olds.

The announcement comes after a vote from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention for endorsing emergency authorized use of the vaccines for the age group. Both CVS and Walgreens have said that Wisconsin teens are eligible for vaccination appointments starting today.

Here are some pharmacy locations in the Wauwatosa area:

• CVS at 5929 W. Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53210
• CVS at 7520 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
• CVS inside of Target at 3900 N. 124th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222
• CVS at 7550 W. Perkins Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53216
• CVS at 9220 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214
• Walgreens at 6600 W. State St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
• Walgreens at 2656 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
• Walgreens at 3522 N. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208

Patients are encouraged to schedule appointments on either company's websites or through their mobile apps to ensure availability. Walk-ins are accepted as well.

In a tweet Wednesday, President Joe Biden said that the endorsement was "one more giant step in our fight against the pandemic."

According to the CDC's website, common vaccine side effects are soreness in the shot area, tiredness, muscle pain and fever. Side effects should go away in a few days.