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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Six Months to Seventeen Years
We want to make sure you are aware that Maine residents aged six months and older can get COVID-19 vaccines. Children ages 12 to 17 years can also get the updated booster for COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccines and updated boosters have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing severe disease and death from COVID-19, and we encourage individuals over six months old to get the vaccine. See the BraveLikeMe website for information about COVID-19 vaccines for children, including frequently asked questions.
Scheduling Your Appointment
Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been authorized by the FDA for use in youth ages six months to 17 years. Please keep in mind that not every vaccination site with Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines may be prepared to vaccinate young children at this time. You can visit the State of Maine’s listing of vaccination sites to find which sites are accepting appointments for children and youth. WIC and Public Health Nursing are partnering on many local vaccine clinics for children, and those are included on the list.
If you cannot access the website or need additional help to get an appointment, you can call 2-1-1 to ask for vaccination clinics near you.
Permission from a Parent or Guardian
Individuals under age 18 need permission from a parent or guardian to get the vaccine. Parents or guardians can give permission in two ways:
- By phone with a witness listening on the phone line, as arranged by the vaccination site.
- By written consent on paper or electronically.
Each vaccination site has a consent form. Follow the instructions for submitting the form provided by the vaccination site.
A small number of individuals under age 18 may give their own consent for vaccination. For more information, please visit COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ.
It is recommended but not required that a parent or guardian be present during vaccination. If DHHS is the legal guardian, the youth must be accompanied by a caseworker or resource parent, except at school-based vaccination clinics, where it is recommended but not required for a resource parent or caseworker to be present. For any questions, please contact the caseworker.
If possible, youth should bring a form of identification to their appointment. If no documentation is available, parents or guardians can attest to the youth’s eligibility to receive the vaccine.
Please review the COVID-19 Vaccination Information Sheet for more detail, or visit our website.
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