Kaiser Permanente: Pfizer vaccine approved for people 12 to 15 years old
Your COVID-19 vaccine update
The COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out across the country and we’re doing everything we can to vaccinate you as quickly as possible.
Here’s what you need to know this week about the COVID-19 vaccine:
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Eligibility
The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the Pfizer vaccine for people 12 to 15 years old — another huge step in the fight against COVID-19.
Right now, the Pfizer vaccine is currently the only one approved for people 12 to 17 years old. All the approved and available vaccines are proven to be safe, effective, and lifesaving.
Appointments
Vaccines are available by appointment only. Starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 15th, members ages 12 and older, as well as their parent or guardian, can schedule a vaccine appointment by calling 1-800-777-7904 (TTY 711).
Beginning Tuesday, May 18th, members ages 12 and older with a kp.org account, or a parent or guardian with proxy access to their online account, can schedule a vaccine appointment through kp.org/evisits or by calling 1-800-777-7904 (TTY 711). To set up proxy access on kp.org, log in to your kp.org account and go to ‘Act for Family’ and set up the proxy relationship.
A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18 to their vaccine appointment.
For more information on the vaccine, visit kp.org/covidvaccine. You can also call our 24/7 KP COVID Vaccine InfoLine at 1‑855‑550‑0951 (available in English and Spanish) for regular recorded updates.
