HealthCore Clinic Now Offering Vaccines To Kids Age 5-11

Nov 10, 2021

We are now offering the Pfizer vaccine to kids aged 5-11. We also have the Pfizer vaccine for adolescents aged 12-15, the Pfizer vaccine for anyone age 16 or older, and the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine for anyone age 18 and older. You can schedule an appointment or walk in at the times listed below.

Pfizer Vaccine Walk-ins

Thursdays 3-6 PM
Adult, adolescent, and kids
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and booster shots

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Walk-ins

Fridays 9-11 AM
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and booster shots

If you prefer to schedule an appointment, please call us at 316-691-0249 or schedule online using our contact form.

FDA Authorization

On October 29, the FDA authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children ages 5 through 11. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input from independent advisory committee experts who overwhelmingly voted in favor of making the vaccine available to children in this age group.

Is the vaccine safe for kids?

Yes, the Covid vaccine for children is safe.

Millions of 12 to 17-year-olds already safely got the shot. Studies showed that the Pfizer vaccine for kids is roughly 91% effective against COVID-19. The immune system response to the vaccine, as measured by antibodies, was comparable to the response seen in 16 to 25-year-olds.

The Pfizer vaccine for kids under 12 is administered in 2 doses, 3 weeks apart.

The Covid vaccine for children is one-third the adult dose. The lower dose was chosen to minimize side effects and still produce strong immunity. It is now readily available at many child vaccine locations.

Vaccinations of 5 to 11-year-olds starting this month could potentially prevent 600,000 cases of COVID-19 by March of 2022, according to CDC models. Throughout the pandemic, there have been more than 8,300 children ages 5 to 11 hospitalized with COVID-19. More than 2,300 children in this age group have gotten a related illness called MIS-C, a severe condition that affects multiple organs and can be fatal. The 5-11 age group had the highest number of cases of MIS-C among children.

How to get your child vaccinated

You can schedule an appointment for your child to get the Kids Pfizer Vaccine for ages 5-11 or walk in at the times listed below.

Pfizer Vaccine Walk-in Appointments

Thursdays 3-6 PM

If you prefer to schedule an appointment, please call us at 316-691-0249 or schedule online using our contact form.

Where is HealthCore Clinic located?

HealthCore Clinic is conveniently located in Wichita, Kansas on 21st Street just west of Hillside.

Your child’s health is important to us. We have an integrated, whole-body approach to care that connects you with the quality family healthcare you deserve. Here you’re more than just a client, a customer, a patient—you’re a valued member of our wellness community. That’s our mission, our core. Caring for you. Promoting a healthy community.