Louisianans ages 12 and up can now receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a result of the CDC approving the use of the vaccine in 12 to 15 year-olds. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says this is a step in the right direction.
“This is an important intervention to stop the spread, it also has the opportunity for us to get back to a much more normal summer experience and a more normal fall school semester.”
For a person younger than 18, parental consent is needed to get the shot. Dr. Kanter says parents questioning whether or not their child should receive the vaccine, should seek professional advice.
“I think it’s natural to have questions, a lot of families do, talk to your pediatrician, and talk to them sooner than later”
Kanter vaccine hesitancy is a major issue for state health officials but he hopes the expansion of the Pfizer vaccine to 12 to 15 year-olds can help show this vaccine is proven to be safe and effective in reducing cases, hospitalizations, and deaths…
“I think it’s only going to build confidence, this is slow and it’s going to take us a little bit of time to get where we need to be.”
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