LVHN is now proudly part of Jefferson Health
La Lehigh Valley Health Network se enorgullece en ser ahora parte de Jefferson Health.
Proudly Part of Jefferson Health
Families can now schedule Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations for children age 6 months to 4 years by appointment only at specific vaccine clinics in Schuylkill, Monroe and Luzerne counties.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series is a three-shot regimen, with each dose being one-tenth the dose of the vaccine given to adults. Children receiving the vaccine series are given the first two doses three weeks apart and a third at least two months later.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will be hosting three sets of appointment-only vaccine clinics for this specific age group at COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Pottsville, East Stroudsburg and Hazleton.
During these clinics, children can receive their first, second or third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The clinics have been scheduled in a way that allows children who attend all three dates in a set to complete their full vaccine series:
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Schuylkill
Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Wall Auditorium (third floor main lobby)
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Pocono
Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic–Hazleton
Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton main lobby
If your child cannot attend all the clinic dates in a set, a staff member at their first vaccine appointment will provide information on options for scheduling their second and third doses.
Most side effects reported in this younger age group are mild and resolve completely within two days. They include:
It’s completely normal for your child to experience these side effects, but if you have any questions, it is best to reach out to your child’s pediatrician for support.
