How can kids get vaccinations during COVID-19?

With primary care clinic hours and operations changing due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you may be wondering: Can my child still get immunizations?

The answer to that question is yes. At Children’s Minnesota, we recommend every child continues to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for immunizations, even if the process looks a little different because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

“It is critical for children to stay current on their vaccinations, especially during this global pandemic,” says Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. “We want to keep your child healthy and to avoid preventable diseases like measles.”

How is Children’s Minnesota providing immunizations?

You can call to make an appointment for immunizations at any of our 12 primary care clinics. Children can visit a Children’s Minnesota clinic for their regularly scheduled well-child check-ups in addition to receiving critical immunizations in the clinic.

For the safety of our patients and staff, Children’s Minnesota Drive-Up Care will no longer be offered beginning on Nov. 27, 2020, due to winter weather.