Some of Minnesota’s youngest residents will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as this week.The state’s Mall of America vaccination site is already taking appointments for children as young as 6 months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine for the age group 6 months to 5 years old.“This is an important and exciting time for many families as our youngest Minnesotans can now receive important protection against COVID-19 through vaccination,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm in a statement. “We know that even young children can get very sick from this virus, and that’s why it’s important for all of us to continue doing everything we can to protect our loved ones and our communities from COVID-19.”State health officials say that vaccine shipments specifically for this age group are expected to roll into Minnesota this week, and will be available at clinics and other vaccination sites.Some pharmacies will participate, too, but will only give shots to older children in this age group. Already, some pharmacies like Walgreens have posted shot appointments for 3-to-5 year olds later this week.Most vaccines will be given to children through health care providers. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pedi …
COVID-19 shots for infants, toddlers available in Minnesota this week – MPR News
