Town of East Hartford Recommends Parents and Guardians Vaccinate Age-Eligible Children Against COVID-19

Posted on: November 4, 2021 - 2:39pm
East Hartford COVID Vaccination Clinics for Children

East Hartford, CT— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children five to 11 years of age.  This recommendation is based on a thorough review of data that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine among children enrolled in studies that received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.  Studies demonstrate the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks of infection due to COVID-19. 

The Town of East Hartford recommends parents and guardians vaccinate children five years and older against COVID-19. 

“Getting a COVID-19 vaccine not only protects children ages 5 years and older from getting COVID-19, vaccinating children helps to protect family members, especially those who may be at increased risk of getting very sick if they get COVID-19, and siblings who are not yet eligible for vaccination,” said Mayor Marcia Leclerc. 

Studies revealed the Pfizer vaccine is 90.7% effective in preventing symptoms due to COVID-19 among young children.  Research has also shown vaccination can reduce the risk of experiencing severe symptoms, hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.

Vaccine clinics for children 5 to 11 years of age

The East Hartford Health Department is partnering with Griffin Health to conduct two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children five to 11 years of age.

  • Location: Raymond Library, 840 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 (Meeting Room 1)
  • Dates: Saturday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 16, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Residents are encouraged to contact the East Hartford Health Department at (860) 291-7324 to reserve a spot. Walk-ins will be accepted.
  • Parents will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Visa gift card for each child 5 to 11 years of age vaccinated.

“COVID-19 cases in children can result in hospitalizations, deaths, MIS-C (inflammatory syndromes) and long-term complications, such as “long COVID,” in which symptoms can linger for months, said Laurence Burnsed, Director of Health.  “Getting your children vaccinated can help reduce disruptions to in-person learning and help us protect our family members and community.” 

The Town of East Hartford encourages parents with questions to talk with their pediatrician, school health center, or local pharmacist.  Residents can also contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324 to speak with a public health nurse.

Please visit www.easthartfordct.gov to view upcoming clinic dates within the town of East Hartford as well as frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines.  You can also search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.