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Bergen New Bridge Offering COVID Vaccines To Kids Under 12

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has begun offering COVID-19 vaccine shots at their Paramus vaccination center, officials announced.

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PARAMUS, NJ — Coronavirus vaccine shots are available to children ages 5 to 11 starting today — Nov. 3 — at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, in Paramus, Bergen County officials announced.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the above age group on Tuesday. Some vaccine providers, including CVS and Walgreens, already have online appointments open to 5 to 11-year-olds in New Jersey. Read More: COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12 (Where To Get One In NJ)

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Children’s vaccinations will be available this week on Wednesday from 2:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. by appointment via BergenCovidVaccine.com.

Hours going forward will be by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

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