# So kids vaccines are now approved, but **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Tags:** covid-quarantine\ **Created:** [November 3, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740 "2021-11-03T17:23:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/1 "2021-11-03T17:23:54Z")
So kids vaccines are now approved, but there seems to be no availability in our area. Same old story. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/2 "2021-11-03T17:53:52Z")
Our pediatrician is supposed to email us when they get their shipment. If that seems to be taking too long, we’ll start looking around. We’ll probably keep an eye out for appointments at the pharmacies near us anyway regardless, but the kids will probably be more comfortable in the setting where they’ve received every other shot of their lives. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/3 "2021-11-03T22:00:13Z")
My daughter has had hers. The UK are doing the 11-17 cohort plus boosters for everyone else at the moment. Not sure if and when the under 11s will be offered theirs. ---
**Author:** ![Ranch\_Dip](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranch_dip/32/5238_2.png) [@Ranch\_Dip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranch_Dip)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/4 "2021-11-03T22:10:31Z")
If you are in the US try [vaccines.gov](http://vaccines.gov) ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/5 "2021-11-03T22:44:55Z")
Am i doing it wrong because the search function only seems to be for 12+ right now? ETA: OK, maybe I see the confusion. I assumed the OP was about age 5-11, since thats what just became available. ---
**Author:** ![Ranch\_Dip](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranch_dip/32/5238_2.png) [@Ranch\_Dip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranch_Dip)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/6 "2021-11-03T22:51:08Z")
It may take a bit for the info to be updated, this was approved very recently. ---
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/7 "2021-11-04T00:09:59Z")
Yes, my post is about 5-11, since that is the age range my son is in. That [vaccines.gov](http://vaccines.gov) site hasn’t been updated yet. ---
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/8 "2021-11-04T00:11:34Z")
It’s the under 11s that I’m specifically referring to. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/9 "2021-11-04T03:53:00Z")
Well, we looked in our junk mail and saw that our pediatrician is doing a vaccine clinic on Sunday. So, we sent an email and hopefully we’re not too late to get in on that. ---
**Author:** ![Esprise\_Me](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprise_me/32/2947_2.png) [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/10 "2021-11-04T06:43:02Z")
A friend of mine with little kids just made appointments for them at Walgreens. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/11 "2021-11-04T15:14:56Z")
Check with your local county (or whatever level of government handles vaccinations in your area) health department. Ours already has appointments available, and [started vaccinating the first children yesterday.](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/covid-19-vaccine-now-being-administered-to-children-in-dallas-county/2801021/) ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/12 "2021-11-04T16:36:44Z")
I just got a text from my town about kids vaccinations starting tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Jas09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@Jas09](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jas09)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/13 "2021-11-04T16:43:00Z")
Just made appointments for my kids via Walgreens as well. Our school district is running a clinic as well, but all of the spots filled up almost immediately. ---
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/14 "2021-11-04T16:58:24Z")
Suddenly a bunch of appointments became available at a nearby Walgreens. So I booked appointments for my son! Thanks so much. ---
**Author:** ![Tzigone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/15 "2021-11-04T17:02:16Z")
> [@suranyi](#): > > So kids vaccines are now approved, but there seems to be no availability in our area. > > Same old story. Well, they do have to be shipped to locations. Or are they saying they won’t have them in a week? ---
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/16 "2021-11-04T17:05:19Z")
So now I’ve got another question about kids vaccines. My son turns 12 in early December. His second vaccine is scheduled just a few days after his birthday. Should he get the adult dose for his second shot? ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/17 "2021-11-04T18:06:07Z")
> [@suranyi](#): > > Should he get the adult dose for his second shot? I think I’d just do the smaller dose in that scenario to keep the side effects low. I wonder if you’ll get a choice? I can see going the other way though for possible greater protection ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/18 "2021-11-04T18:07:03Z")
So the first vaccine clinic at the pediatricians was already full but they’re scheduling a second one soon. [Vaccines.gov](http://Vaccines.gov) now seems to be updated to search for 5-11 year vaccines as well. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/19 "2021-11-04T18:27:03Z")
If you’re in Colorado you can search at the [PrepMod Colorado site](https://www.comassvax.org/appointment/en/clinic/search?location=&search_radius=All&q%5Bvenue_search_name_or_venue_name_i_cont%5D=&clinic_date_eq%5Bmonth%5D=&clinic_date_eq%5Bday%5D=&clinic_date_eq%5Byear%5D=&q%5Bvaccinations_name_i_cont%5D=Pfizer+COVID+Age+5-11+Orange+Cap&commit=Search#search_results#search_results#search_results). Many of child specialized sites are doing evening and weekend clinics. Those seem to have filled up pretty quick. The general sites that are only open during school hours have plenty of appointments. If I thought my kid would respond well to a surprise injection I could pull her out of school today to get vaccinated. As it is, we have a plan for Sunday in a week at the public library so we can spend some time psyching her up for it and “practicing” with a huge 60CC irrigation syringe. She knows the real injection is going to be much smaller so hopefully she won’t freak out too much. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Bill\_Door](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bill_Door)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740/20 "2021-11-05T15:27:16Z")
My grandchildren have appointments this Sunday to get their first Covid vaccinations down in Florida. I looked locally, (coastal North Carolina) and there were 11 places within 25 miles that had appointments available and vaccines in stock for the 5-11 year old cohort, so it appears that shots are pretty easy to get here. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-kids-vaccines-are-now-approved-but/953740.md?page=2)