Youngsters ages 12 to 15 now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Under the emergency-use authorization, the administration approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Monday for adolescents, saying the vaccine was safe and effective enough for them. Previously, teens 16 and older qualified for either the Moderna or the Pfizer vaccine.
This week, some southeastern counties are moving to extend vaccine appointments for children 12-15. Here s where you can find one.
Robeson County
Along with several pharmacies and the Robeson County Health Department, UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton has held vaccine clinics in the county since January.
UNC Health hospital in Lumberton at maximum capacity; some patients face âextensive delaysâ (FILE) By CBS 17 Digital Desk | January 6, 2021 at 4:25 PM EST - Updated January 6 at 4:25 PM
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WNCN) â Officials at a Lumberton hospital are asking the public to find alternative places for treatment as all staffed beds at the facility are occupied.
UNC Health Southeastern administrators recommend the public to see their âfamily physician or use local clinics for all health conditions not requiring emergency care.â
âWe are urging our community to evaluate their health care needs to determine the most appropriate place from which to seek care at this time,â said Jason Cox, UNC Health Southeastern vice president and chief operating officer. âPersons with true emergencies, such as trauma or chest pain, should not hesitate to come in for emergency care.â