Urbandale Community School District: COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Ages 5+

Press release from the Urbandale Community School District:

November 10th, 2021

Please review the following information from the Polk County Health Department about the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. We are sharing this vaccination information in order for families to make an informed decision with their child’s healthcare provider. 

Do you have a student 5 years and older? The COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for individuals 5 years of age and older. Students love being able to stay involved in sports, band, choir and extra-curricular activities. The best way to keep them active and still involved in these groups is to get them vaccinated against COVID-19.  

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 91% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus with symptoms. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials. The vaccines met FDA and CDC’s rigorous scientific standards for safety and effectiveness. 

Choosing to get vaccinated not only protects children from COVID-19 but the vaccine keeps our community safe from COVID-19, including classmates, school employees and family members who are at increased risk due to serious health concerns. Having more students fully vaccinated against COVID-19 helps to protect their teachers, coaches and fellow teammates.  

You can register your student for the vaccine at https://www.immunizepolk.com. Appointments open every Thursday at noon. We have appointments available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.  

Sincerely, 

Helen Eddy, RPh, MBA
Polk County Health Department Director 

This press release was produced by the Urbandale Community School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.