Parents weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine for kids Some parents in the Poconos are balancing the pros and cons of the coronavirus vaccine for their children. Author: Carmella Mataloni Updated: 6:15 PM EDT May 11, 2021 STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Erica McCabe is a mom of five children ranging from age 10 to 22. She hopes later this week, her 12 and 14 year olds will be able to get their first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. "My 22 year old is already vaccinated. I am really looking forward to the 14 year old getting vaccinated. My kids have pre-existing conditions, but it's not just about them. It's about caring for your community. We really need to get COVID under control," said McCabe.