16 and older can get vaccinated in Los Angeles County (Photo – L.A. County Health Department)
On Tuesday, May 12, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirmed the recommendation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15 years of age.
By News Desk
Starting Wednesday, May 13, Los Angeles County vaccination providers may begin offering the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds at vaccination sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine.
All eight county run sites will be open tomorrow and able to vaccinate children 12-17; teens should be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult, and present a photo ID and verification of age:
- The Forum – Inglewood
- The Balboa Sports Complex – Encino
- College of the Canyons – Santa Clarita
- Cal State Northridge – Northridge
- Eugene A. Obregon Park – Los Angeles
- Pomona Fairplex – La Verne
- LA County Office of Education – Downey
- Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center – Palmdale
For a full list of sites across the county offering Pfizer vaccines, visit http://bit.ly/PfizerSites . To schedule an appointment, visit VaccinateLACounty.com beginning this evening; walk-ins are welcome at all 8 county-run sites.
Parents or teens with questions about the vaccine should contact their healthcare provider or visit the Public Health website for more information on vaccine safety and efficacy.
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