COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR STUDENTS 5-11 Years Old
Kent School District is hosting another series of vaccination clinics at schools from November 9-18. These clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccination, at no charge, to all students aged 5 -11. Providers will not be taking patients who require a different COVID-19 vaccine other than the dose for 5-11-year-olds to reduce the possibility of vaccine errors during the below Vaccination Clinic Schedule.
Vaccination is not required for students in Washington at this time; this is a decision that can only be made at the state level, not the district level. However, if you want your student vaccinated, please register for one of the clinics below through our partner provider.
COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5-11 Scheduled Clinics in KSD
- Tuesday, November 9, 4-6 pm, Meeker Middle School Library
- The second Does will be Tuesday, November 30, 4-6 pm, Meeker Middle School Library
- Registration is required to schedule your child’s vaccination, register here.
- Thursday, November 11, 10 am – 12 pm. Mill Creek Middle School Cafeteria
- The second dose will be Thursday, December 2, 4-6 pm, Mill Creek Middle School TBD
- Registration is required to schedule your child’s vaccination, register here.
- Tuesday, November 16, 4-6 pm, Mattson Middle School Multipurpose Room
- The second dose will be Tuesday, December 7, 4-6 pm, Mattson Middle School Multipurpose Room
- Registration is required to schedule your child’s vaccination, register here.
- Thursday, November 18, 4-6 pm, Cedar Heights Middle School Cafeteria
- The second dose will be Thursday, December 9, 4-6 pm, Cedar Heights Middle School Cafeteria
- Registration is required to schedule your child’s vaccination, register here.
Consent Forms
The consent and release form but this will also be accessible on the scheduling URL. Please note that even though a parent or guardian signs the form electronically, they will still require a “wet” signature on the form on site.
From Public Health Seattle & King County
- The CDC recommends that children and adolescents age 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine.
- The Pfizer vaccine for this age group is formulated specifically for children. Children aged 5-11 cannot get the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12+, so as pediatric doses become available, families should make sure to only make appointments for the Pfizer vaccination appropriate for their child’s age.
- CDC began shipping vaccines this week, so many vaccine providers may not yet have vaccine supplies, procedures in place, or appointments available. Some providers may not receive their vaccine until next week.
- Starting this week ending November 5, vaccines will become available for children in this age group through some pediatricians’ offices, school-located clinics, King County vaccination partnership sites, and some retail pharmacies.
- The supply of vaccines is limited to start and will require patience from families. We know this is hard as families have waited so long for a vaccine for younger children while navigating the challenge of parenting during a pandemic, but we ask for your patience as vaccines become more available.
- Please use Vaccine Locator for information to find locations with appointments.
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children?
Visit the Public Health Communication Collaborative's Answers to Tough Questions on children and vaccinations for messaging guidance that helps answer questions such as: “Why should children get the COVID-19 vaccine?” and “Will children experience any side effects from the vaccine? I’ve heard about myocarditis.”
You can also read this Seattle & King County Public Health Blog Post, Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine: We Answer Questions From Children and Families In Our Community, for answers to commonly asked questions.
