WINONA, Minn. (KWNO)-The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted Pfizer emergency use authorization for distributing their COVID-19 vaccine to 12-15-year-olds.
In Winona County, Emergency Management Coordinator Ben Klinger says they’ve seen the majority of new infections in that age group. Public Health Supervisor Melanie Tatge said the county has been in communication with area school districts, forming vaccination plans.
“We’re going to try our best to make that before schools close we can at least get one dose administered to those 12 to 15-year-olds,” said Tatge during an interview on KWNO’s In the Know last week.
Winona Health President/CEO Rachelle Schultz shared how Winona Health will try to reach the new eligible population.
“We’re prepared to offer that vaccine to the 12- to 15-year-olds,” said Schultz. “We’re prepared to spend a little bit of time with parents if they have any questions about that.”
Schultz said parents would have to sign off on their child getting the shot.
State health officials expect further guidance from the CDC to come down on Wednesday. They expect parents to be allowed to make appointments by the end of the week.
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