COVID-19

There is a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting new variants approved by CDC for children 6 months and older.

By now you’ve probably heard of monkeypox in the news, on your social media channels or in conversation. But many people are wondering, what is it and should I be concerned for my kids?

Millions of parents are facing a decision that I also made in the 90s: Do I allow my children to be immunized with a vaccine that has just recently been approved? But, here’s the difference between the COVID-19 vaccine decision and the vaccine decisions in the 90s.

Here are some answers to common questions to help you decide to get your child or yourself vaccinated against COVID-19.

On June 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval for kids 6 months and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

Children’s Minnesota offers three therapies for treating or preventing COVID-19 in kids: Paxlovid, Bebtelovimab and Evusheld. These therapies are authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for kids 12 and older who weigh at least 88 pounds.

The Children’s Minnesota St. Paul Clinic, along with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics on these  Saturdays: July 23, August 6, and August 20 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are recommended. Free parking available at all locations.

The Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Clinic, along with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics on these Saturdays: July 16, July 30, August 13, and August 27 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are recommended. Free parking available at all locations.

The Partners in Pediatrics Brooklyn Park Clinic, along with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Thursdays through August 2022, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are recommended. Free parking available at all locations.

The Children's Minnesota West St. Paul clinic, along with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Tuesdays through August 2022, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are recommended. Free parking available at all locations.