(November 9, 2021 | Peoria, IL) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently approved a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine specifically for kids ages 5-11. OSF HealthCare is proud to be a part of ensuring the safety of our children from COVID-19 by offering convenient vaccine clinics for this age group.
In Kewanee, a vaccination clinic will be offered on Thursday, November 11, from 2-4 p.m. at OSF Medical Group located within OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center at 1051 W. South St., Kewanee, IL. Parents can call OSF Medical Group – Kewanee at (309) 852-7700 to schedule an appointment and learn about additional youth vaccine days.
In Galesburg, a vaccination clinic will be offered on Saturday, November 13, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at OSF Medical Group –Pediatrics connected to OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center, 3315 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL.
Kids ages 5-11 will receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The doses are administered 21 days apart, and a child’s second dose can be easily scheduled during the first dose appointment.
“The ability to vaccinate this age group has the potential to have a major positive impact – not only on the health and safety of children, but also in terms of the pandemic as a whole,” remarked Sarah Overton, RN, MSN, chief nursing officer, OSF HealthCare Multi-Specialty Services.
“We are proud to offer the vaccine to kids age 5-11 at our OSF Medical Group primary care and pediatric clinics, and are also working to partner and collaborate with local health departments and regional superintendents for other community vaccination efforts.”
Parents can visit osfhealthcare.org/vaccine to schedule an appointment for their child in the 5-11 year old age range.
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic for Kids Ages 5-11
In Kewanee
Thursday, November 11 (second dose appointment will be December 2)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
OSF Medical Group
1051 W. South St., Kewanee, IL
In Galesburg
Saturday, November 13 (second dose appointment will be December 4)
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
OSF Medical Group
3315 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL 61401
OSF encourages patients and families to get vaccinated wherever they can, and not delay if they can obtain the appropriate vaccine dose elsewhere.