COVID-19 vaccine available in Marshalltown for 5-11 age group
UnityPoint Health — Marshalltown will begin administering a low dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to individuals age 5-11 next week.
To schedule someone for a COVID-19 vaccine, families should call UnityPoint Health Family Medicine — Marshalltown at 641-753-2752. Visit unitypoint.org/marshalltown/covid-19-vaccine for more information.
Like adults, children ages 5-11 will receive two doses spaced three weeks apart. However, children will receive one-third of the vaccine dose of adults, which provide to be safe and effective in clinical trials.
The FDA and CDC approved the low-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the 5-11 age group earlier this week. UnityPoint Health recommends all individuals 5 and older get the vaccine to protect themselves, loved ones and community. For more information about the vaccine, contact A primary care provider or visit unitypoint.org/vaccine.