It’s a smaller dose than the adult vaccine, which means not every location will have them.
Babies and toddlers ages 6 months through 2 years cannot be vaccinated by a pharmacist. They can get their vaccine only at a doctor’s office or local health center where the correct dose for their age is available.
Kids ages 3 and older can be vaccinated at any location that has the smaller dose available. That means pediatricians, doctors’ offices, hospitals, local pharmacies—and unlike some vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine will be free everywhere. Parental consent is required.
There are more than 800 locations in North Carolina that will carry the kids vaccines—so don’t worry! There is plenty of vaccine available across the state. Find a vaccination location for children near you.