Schools, doctors offices and pharmacies will play a role in vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds. Author: Emma Nicolas Updated: 10:41 PM EDT May 11, 2021
KENT COUNTY, Mich. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could start become available to young people ages 12 to 15 before the end of the week.
An advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Wednesday to make its recommendation.
In Kent County, the health department expects to expand upon clinics with area school districts for 16- to 17-year-old students.
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools has been hosting vaccination clinics since March.
Superintendent Kevin Polston said students ages 12 to 15 could end up receiving the vaccine on campus as early as Friday, if CDC approval is given. The district has waiver forms parents and guardians can sign, if they cannot be present at the clinic with their child.