CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has announced West Virginia children between the ages of 12 and 15 will begin receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
The announcement Wednesday follows decisions by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the Food and Drug Administration to authorize the vaccine’s use among younger people.
“This is an important step in our fight against the pandemic,” state Health Officer Dr. Ayne Amjad said. “Younger populations are contracting the virus and spreading it and choosing to be vaccinated will help stop the spread. We encourage all eligible West Virginians to choose to be vaccinated as soon as they get the opportunity.”
The West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force will work with local bodies, state agencies and pharmacies in coordinating the administration of doses.