Rhode Island is getting ready to provide Covid-19 vaccines to kids older than six months.
Governor McKee says the vaccines will be available beginning in less than a week.
“It’s great news that some of our youngest Rhode Islanders are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19,” said Governor McKee. “We are partnering with pediatricians, family physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers throughout the state to ensure that kids can be vaccinated in the settings that are most familiar and comfortable. Getting your child vaccinated against COVID-19 now is an important step that parents and families can take to provide protection this summer and into the fall, when kids are heading back to school.”
“As parents and families, we want what’s best for our kids. Getting vaccinated can protect your children against severe illness, hospitalization, and long-term health impacts from COVID-19,” said Interim Director of Health James McDonald, MD, MPH. “Just like the many other vaccines that we give to our kids to keep them healthy and safe, these vaccines have been thoroughly researched. Parents should feel confident in the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine and should get their children vaccinated for the best protection against COVID-19.”
According to the latest state figures there are approximately 56 thousand kids younger than five.
Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be made available by the state program.
State Health officials reminding parents that the vaccines for kids are much smaller than the adult version of the vaccine.
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