COVID-19 Vaccine Information
(Updated 1/8/22)
COVID-19 vaccinations are the best way to prevent severe symptoms in you and your family.
Vaccines are available to everyone 5 and older.
Booster doses are available for everyone 12 and older.
Booster doses can be given 5 months after completing your initial round of vaccines.
A third dose is available for children ages 5-11 who are immunocompromised.
Only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for children under age 18.
Below are links to address some common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines:
Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 questions and answers
The Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine
My child is about to turn 12. Which vaccine should they get?
How mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were developed
Where to get your child vaccinated:
To search available appointments for COVID vaccine in your area, go to: vaccines.gov
BJC appointments can be made at https://www.bjc.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines:
Mercy appointments can be made at Mercy.net
St. Louis County Department of Public Health will be holding vaccine clinics. For details, go to: https://revivestl.com/get-your-vaccine/
Walgreen's stores. Go to: walgreens.com
CVS stores. Go to: cvs.com