Pfizer Vaccine Now Available for 12-15 Age Group

All Arkansans aged 12 and up are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement was made Tuesday during Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s weekly update. The FDA provided emergency authorization this week to administer the vaccine to teens aged 12 to 15. Previously the vaccine was available to people 16 and up. Hutchinson said this move is a step towards helping Arkansas reach its goal of having at least 50 percent of the state vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of July. Health officials across the nation added that the FDA’s emergency authorization is also good news for parents who remain worried about sending their children to in-person classes at their schools.

Arkansans seeking information about COVID-19 vaccines, including where to receive one, can call Arkansas Department of Health’s hotline at 1-800-985-6030. As of Tuesday roughly 30% of the states population has been fully vaccinated.