HOWARD COUNTY’S MASS VACCINATION CLINIC
WILL PROVIDE PFIZER COVID VACCINE FOR 5-11 YEAR OLDS
The Howard County Health Department will begin offering Covid-19 vaccination appointments for Hoosier children aged 5-11 at their one-stop shop mass vaccination clinic beginning Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211 or (866)211-9966.
Appointments and pre-registration are strongly recommended to help minimize wait times and ensure that sufficient vaccine is available for pediatric patients. We will make every effort to accommodate walk-ins but will reserve vaccine for and serve those with appointments first.
“Children can get sick from COVID-19 and spread the virus to others, even if they don’t have symptoms. Most children with COVID-19 have mild symptoms or have no symptoms at all. However, some children can get severely ill from COVID-19. They might require hospitalization, intensive care, or a ventilator to help them breath. In rare cases, they might die. Experts are also investigating a rare but serious medical condition associated with COVID-19 in children called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). The National Institutes of Health estimate that 11-15% of children infected with COVID-19 develop long-term symptoms.” – Indiana Department of Health
“The studies on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 showed the vaccine to be safe, effective, and well-tolerated. Getting kids vaccinated not only protects them but also those around them who may be more vulnerable.” – Emily Backer, MD – Howard County Health Officer
Pfizer vaccine is the only Covid-19 vaccine authorized for used in individuals under 18 years of age. Children ages 5-11 will receive a lower, pediatric-specific dose. When scheduling an appointment for children in this age group, be sure to choose a location designated by a pin on the map at www.ourshot.in.gov. Supplies of pediatric vaccine will be limited initially as shipments are being staggered. Additional sites will be added as vaccine arrives.
A parent or guardian must provide consent for the vaccine during the online registration process, and children under 16 must be accompanied to the vaccination appointment by an adult.
This site will continue to operate as a one-stop shop for all COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are all available, including initial doses, additional doses, and booster doses for eligible populations, which now include children and adults as young as age 5 years. Regular dose flu vaccine is available for individuals under 65 years old and high dose flu vaccine is available for individuals 65 years and older.
How: Register online by visiting ourshot.in.gov or call 211 (866-211-9966) and a representative will schedule an appointment for you. Appointments are preferred, although walk-ins are accepted.
Where: Kokomo Event Center
1500 North Reed Road
Kokomo, IN 46901
When: Tuesdays 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12:30pm-1:00pm)
Wednesdays 1:00pm-7:00pm (closed 3:30pm-4:00pm) (Closed November 24th)
Here are some facts you should know:
- Please bring your insurance card to the clinic.
- The COVID-19 vaccine is available at no cost to you, but please submit your insurance information if you have it, as an administration fee may be charged to your insurance to offset local health department costs.
- Insurance information is required for the flu vaccination. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance.
- If you live with another person who is also eligible to receive the vaccine, you will need to schedule two separate appointments.
- To check your eligibility for an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer or to check your eligibility for a booster dose of Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson, visit Coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine.
- Children and adolescents (5-17 years old) may receive the Pfizer vaccine and the regular dose flu vaccine with parental consent.
- You’ll need to show proof of age at your appointment (driver’s license, state ID card, passport). Parents can attest to their child’s age if they do not have a photo ID.
- Sign up for V-safe, the after-vaccination health checker, on your smartphone, at vsafe.cdc.gov.
- Please do not call the Kokomo Event Center regarding this clinic. Their staff are unable to assist in scheduling an appointments.
If you’ve been fully vaccinated:
- You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart.
- You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people of any age from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks or staying 6 feet apart, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
- If you’ve been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine; however, you should get tested 5-7 days after your exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms. You should wear a mask while in public for 14 days post-exposure or until you receive a negative test result.
Once you’re fully vaccinated, you should still:
- Wear a mask and socially distance when in public or visiting an unvaccinated person at increased risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19
- Avoid medium- or large-sized gatherings
- Protect yourself while traveling and follow posted mask requirements
- Get tested and stay home if symptoms develop
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine from the Indiana Department of Health at ourshot.in.gov.
