DPH says children as young as 12 now eligible for Pfizer COVID vaccine

The Georgia Department of Public Health announces that eligibility is now open for everyone 12 years of age and older for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine currently approved for children aged 12 through 17.

To learn more or to schedule a vaccination appointment, visit dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine.

In addition, the Georgia Department of Public Health reminds residents about its COVID-19 Hotline, which is for questions about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine only, not for scheduling appointments for vaccination.

The Georgia COVID-19 Hotline number is 888-357-0169.