The Covid-19 Vaccine and Children

Abby GoodnoughReporting on the coronavirus

Younger adolescents will be able to get the shot in a variety of places, including pediatricians’ offices, some pharmacies and school-based clinics.

Some sites may require appointments; others will offer the vaccine on a walk-in basis.

Many health departments are planning to use mobile vaccination units to reach children in their neighborhoods or at parks, camps and other places where they congregate.