Current vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are only available to teenagers aged 16 and 18, respectively. As children’s immune systems are different from those of adults and react differently at different ages, research that has been done on vaccines for people over 16 years old needs to be repeated in younger children. However, a complete pediatric vaccine is expected to be available by the end of 2021. And, fortunately, the virus so far appears to have a much less serious impact on children than adults.
MADISON, Wisconsin – UW Health workers are telling patients to be on the lookout for COVID-19 vaccines wherever they find them.
Due to limited supply from the federal government, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services can only allocate relatively small amounts of vaccine in comparison with the needs of the community.
“While we are optimistic that vaccine supply will eventually increase, we have been told that vaccinators outside the health care system, such as pharmacies, local businesses, community organizations and instant vaccine clinics, will play a big role in vaccine delivery,” Dr Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care at UW Health, said.
Anderson said UW Health plans to provide patients with information about other local vaccinators as other options become available. If patients make an appointment with another vaccinator, they must cancel their appointment with UW Health so that others can apply for open positions.
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