Keiki Vaccinations
Aloha ‘Ohana!
Some good news. The Hawai‘i Department of Health has announced long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under the age of five will soon be available.
DOH is authorizing enrolled COVID-19 vaccination providers to administer the vaccines as soon as they become available.
DOH is expecting delivery of 27,500 doses of the new keiki vaccines in the coming week. The vaccines will be distributed to hospitals, pediatricians’ offices, and clinics. Pharmacies and community health centers will receive additional vaccine shipments directly from the manufacturers. Vaccines for keiki under five will be available on all islands.
“Vaccines continue to offer our best protection against COVID-19 and now keiki as young as six-months old can benefit from that same protection. Parents with questions about COVID-19 vaccines are encouraged to ask their healthcare providers for guidance,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP.
Please call our friendly staff at (808) 293-9231 to schedule your child’s appointment or visit www.koolauloachc.org/covid-19-vaccinations for more information.
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