COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Ages 5 to 11
November 5, 2021
Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and guidance from the Ohio Department of Health, Columbus Public Health is now offering free COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.
Why Get Your Child Vaccinated
The vaccine is safe and effective at protecting young children from severe complications from COVID-19. While children are less likely than adults to get severely ill from COVID-19, more than 2,000 Ohio children under 18 have been hospitalized with COVID-19, and 15 have died. Vaccinating your child also helps prevent them from becoming sick from COVID-19 and spreading it to vulnerable family members and the community.
Where You Can Get a Vaccine for Kids 5 to 11 Years Old
Vaccines for 5-11 year olds are available at all Columbus Public Health vaccine clinics:
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesdays • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.)
Mondays • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Columbus Fire Station 10 (Drive Thru), 1096 W. Broad St.
Tuesdays • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Barack Community Center, 580 E. Woodrow Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.)
Wednesdays • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Columbus Fire Station 18 (Drive Thru), 1630 Cleveland Ave.
Thursdays • 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Westgate Community Center, 455 S. Westgate Ave. – (Vax Cash available for first dose only while supplies last.)
Fridays • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
A parent or guardian must be present for people under 18.
Children are eligible for $100 Vax Cash at participating clinics until supplies last.
Vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 also are available from health care providers and retail pharmacy outlets. To find a vaccine location near you, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Learn More About Vaccines for 5-11 Year Olds
Parents are encouraged to talk to their pediatrician if they have questions about vaccines for children 5 to 11. Additional information is also available here:
