Geisinger is now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 5 and under
The Pfizer vaccine will come in a total of three shots administered over the course of 11 weeks, for children between 6 months and 4 years old. The doses are sized at 3 micrograms, which is one-tenth of the 30-microgram shots for those 12 and older.
Data continues to show the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccinating those age 5 and under will help further stop the spread. If you’re unsure if your child qualifies for a vaccine or have any specific questions, contact their pediatrician.
First doses for children between 6 months and 4 years old will begin Saturday, June 25. Geisinger pediatric clinics are accepting appointments for vaccines for those who are eligible. You can make an appointment at Geisinger through MyGeisinger or the MyChart mobile app, or by calling 570-284-3657.
More information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available at geisinger.org/covidvax.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
