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Vaccination Mandate Begins For New Orleans Children

In one of the strictest COVID-19 mandates in America, all children ages 5 to 11 in New Orleans will be required to be vaccinated to attend school or visit public spaces.

The mandate is one of many the New Orleans officials have been considering as a way to curb the spread of the coronavirus that has plagued us all for nearly two years now.

Not all vaccines have been approved for use in children, but one has: Pfizer.

The Pfizer low-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA .

If you don’t want your child vaccinated, you can opt out of the program by simply citing a medical, religious or philosophical objection.

Where Can Children Go To Get Vaccinated?

Parents can take children to get vaccinated at the following health institutionns.

Existing pediatrics patients:

Don’t have a Children’s Hospital pediatrician?

U.S. health officials continue to push prevention as the #1 to ward off COVID among all age groups. Remember to wear a masks in public indoor spaces, social distance and wash your hands regularly.

If you’re looking for the booster shot near you, here’s where to get one at.

What COVID phase in New Orleans in?

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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