SARASOTA – In an effort to keep COVID numbers down, the Sarasota County Department of Health is now offering vaccines for kids.
“The more people we get vaccinated, the better chance we have for it to keep spreading it from person to person,” said Disease Intervention Specialist at the Sarasota County Department of Health, Michael Drennon.
Side effects in children from the COVID vaccine are similar to those in adults
“Probably soreness or tenderness at the injection site and some lethargy or tiredness usually lasting about 24 to 36 hours and then improving,” said Drennon.
Sarasota resident, Ethel Greer brought her nine year old granddaughter to get vaccinated
“To keep everybody safe, and the other kids, advise anyone who has grandchildren to come on down, there’s no long lines,” said Sarasota Resident, Ethel Greer.
One parent says she will feel more comfortable having her two kids vaccinated at school
“You’re going to be protecting yourself, those who are immunocompromised, and those who can’t get the vaccination for underlying reasons as well as protecting them, if the kids aren’t getting sick there others that might be more vulnerable in their classes and at schools,” said Parent, Miranda Comingore.
“It’s still a very serious illness, requiring hospitalization especially for some individuals so anything we can do to help stop the spread,” said Drennon.
Pfizer vaccines are available for kid’s ages 5 to 11-years-old.
The Department of Health in Sarasota County is taking walk in appointments, for more information you can visit their website here.
