Updated COVID-19 boosters available for children 6 years and older beginning Friday, October 14

Booster shots for children ages 5 and older expected next week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 13, 2022

LAS VEGAS – Updated COVID-19 boosters for children 6 years of age and older will be available at Southern Nevada Health District clinics beginning Friday, October 14. The Health District expects to receive the updated COVID-19 booster authorized for children 5 years of age and older early next week.

“It’s important that everyone stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, including getting a booster dose when they are eligible,” said Dr. Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “Now that younger children are eligible to get the updated booster, I would urge parents and guardians to get their kids boosted to ensure their entire family is receiving the increased protection the vaccines can provide.”

Moderna’s updated (bivalent) COVID-19 booster is now authorized for children 6-17 years old. Pfizer’s updated (bivalent) booster has received authorization for children 5-11 years old. The Pfizer vaccine was previously authorized for use in people 12 years and older, and the Moderna vaccine was previously authorized for adults.

The updated COVID-19 boosters provide additional protection from the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages of the Omicron variant of the virus that are currently the dominant variants circulating in the community.

COVID-19 boosters for younger children are currently available at Health District COVID-19 vaccine clinics on a walk-in basis. For up-to-date clinic location information, go to www.snhd.info/covid-vaccine.

The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.