Hamilton County will begin offering child Pfizer vaccines on Monday
But no drive-thru events for the kids
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department will being giving Pfizer Covid vaccines to children on Monday.
But the process will be different for kids than it was for adults.
Children between 5 and 11 now qualify.
But there will be no drive-thru events for them.
Instead, you need to make an appointment for a one-on-one vaccine.
You can also go through your pediatrician, pharmacy of a community provider.
The Health Department will be providing this vaccine at the following locations:
Pediatric Clinic, Main Facility, 921 E. 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
- By appointment only, open to the public.
- Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- To make an appointment, visit vaccine.hamiltontn.gov and click on the “Pfizer 5-11 Appointment” tab.
- To make an appointment over the phone, call 423-209-5398 (English) or 423-209-8383 (Spanish).
- Parking is available in the parking garage next to the Health Department. Bring your ticket in with you to have your parking validated.
Sequoyah Health Center, 9527 W. Ridge Trail Rd, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
- By appointment only, for established primary care patients.
- To make an appointment, call 423-209-5490.
Homeless Healthcare Center, 730 E. 11th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
- Walk-in appointments available for qualifying homeless individuals.
- For more information call 423-209-5800.
Details:
- Please allow enough time for your appointment, including a 20 minute wait time after receiving the dose.
- A parent or legal guardian must be present at the appointment and bring a current, valid photo ID.
- To accelerate the process, bring the completed vaccine encounter form with you, available at this link. Forms will be available on site.
- Masks must be worn by both child and parent when coming in for the appointment.
