Today, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department announced their first vaccination for the 5 to 11 year old population. Additionally, they announced the availability of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 starting Thursday, November 4, 2021.
“We are excited to have vaccinated our first 5-11 year old late this afternoon at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. Starting tomorrow at 8 am, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available for children ages 5-11 at the health department,” said Dr. Sherri Young, Health Officer and Executive Director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. “In addition to offering the vaccines at the health department, we will have a limited number of 5-11 year old COVID-19 vaccines available at our drive-through health fair being held on Thursday, November 4, from 1-6 pm at the Shawnee Sports Complex and at a drive-through clinic on Monday, November 8 from 1-5 pm at the Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center on Charleston’s West Side,” she added.
In addition to the vaccine availability at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department daily, plans are being finalized with Kanawha County Schools for school-based clinics to occur in the coming weeks, based around vaccine availability and school scheduling.
Parents are encouraged to stay tuned to social media and their child’s school for the schedule of vaccinations. Parental/guardian consent forms will be distributed via Schoology and are required prior to a child receiving a vaccine.
COVID-19 testing and vaccinations continue to be held Monday through Friday, 8 am-3:30 pm at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, 108 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV. Seasonal flu vaccines are also available. No appointment is necessary for testing or vaccinations.
For more information on testing, vaccines, and all other public health services please visit www.kchdwv.org or call the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department at (304) 348-8080.