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More intriguing, researchers found the kids developed higher levels of virus-fighting antibodies than earlier studies measured in young adults. The study found no cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated adolescents compared to 18 among kids given dummy shots. Bill Gruber, a Pfizer senior vice president who’s also a pediatrician, said.Įarlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration declared that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000 U.S. “This is a watershed moment in our ability to fight back the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dr. Parents, school administrators and public health officials elsewhere have eagerly awaited approval for the shot to be made available to more kids. The Pfizer vaccine has been used in multiple countries for teens as young as 16, and Canada recently became the first to expand use to those 12 and up. But because Walgreens doesn’t make public the specific vaccines available at each of its locations, some stores with only non-Pfizer vaccines in stock will not be able to give shots to 12-15 year olds.Ĭanada first to approve use for younger children The pharmacy plans to offer shots to walk-ins, too. Daley College, Wilbur Wright College and Loretto Hospital.Ī parent or guardian must accompany any minor under age 18, and unvaccinated parents and guardians will be encouraged to receive a vaccine as well.Ī Walgreens spokesman said the pharmacy chain expects the online booking process for appointments will be made available for 12-15 year-olds starting on Wednesday. Those include the United Center, Chicago State University, Wrigley Field, Apostolic Faith Church, Richard J. The city statement also said walk-ins will be accepted at all city-run sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine. It helps make sure you won’t have to wait and we’ll have enough vaccine on hand,” Arwady said. The statement said vaccine appointments for Thursday and beyond can be booked through the city’s call center at 31 or through Initial issues that prevented appointments from being made on the website or over the phone Tuesday morning had been cleared up by the afternoon. What you need to know about getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago.