(tn.gov/Peg Broadcasting News)
Tennessee health departments will be able to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years beginning Friday, May 14, 2021. Individuals are able to request appointments online through Vaccinate.tn.gov. When making an appointment, those under the age of 18 should select a Pfizer vaccine appointment time. Health departments also accept walk-ins.
The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines continue to be available to individuals age 18 and older. Those seeking vaccination should visit VaccineFinder.Org or covid19.tn.gov to find a list of locations and the vaccine brands they provide. This site includes a listing of both local health departments and other approved vaccine providers across the state. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are two-dose vaccines, and the Tennessee Department Of Health says it’s important to receive the second dose for maximum protection against COVID-19.