JACKSON, Tennessee – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin giving Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 on Thursday, Nov. 4.

Children ages 5 to 11 who receive Pfizer BioNTech’s COVID-19 pediatric vaccine will receive two doses spaced 21 days apart.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

“We’re excited to begin giving COVID-19 vaccine to younger children,” Regional Director Kim Tedford said. “We saw an increase in the number of pediatric COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19.”

The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department offers COVID-19 vaccinations Monday through Friday. No appointment required. COVID-19 vaccines are available during the following hours:

Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Children may receive the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same time.

Call the Jackson-Madison County COVID-19 Public Information Line at 731-240-1771 for more information.

Find more information about COVID-19 from the Tennessee Department of Health at https://covid19.tn.gov/. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated information and guidance available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.