Return to Inova Homepage COVID-19 Information Open Main Menu Vaccinations Treatment Options Expand to see more menu items COVID-19 Testing Resources Breadcrumb INOVA COVID-19 ADVISORY VACCINES COVID-19 Vaccine Information from Inova COVID-19 Vaccines for 5 – 11 COVID-19 Boosters COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs A A Translate COVID-19 Vaccination Information Inova has administered over 450,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines since mid-December 2020. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the CDC for children ages 5 – 11. The Inova Children’s Vaccine Clinic at the Inova Center for Personalized Health (ICPH) is one of several places in the community that will vaccinate this age group. Inova continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations, 3rd doses for those moderate to severely immunocompromised, and Pfizer-BioNTech booster doses to established Inova Primary Care patients. The CDC will provide the most up to date information on groups eligible for a booster shot. Inova is Now Vaccinating Children 5 – 11 November 2, 2021, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination for children ages 5 – 11. As part of broad, community-wide efforts to support the pediatric vaccination effort, Inova is hosting a series of child-friendly vaccine clinics at ICPH on weekends beginning November 6, 2021 by appointment only. Appointments are limited to 500 per day and contingent upon vaccine availability. These clinics will only offer the specific dose for children 5 – 11; vaccine for ages 12 and up will not be available at these clinics. We expect high demand in the first weeks of vaccine availability. If you are unable to schedule an appointment at the Inova Children’s Vaccination Clinic at ICPH, you should seek vaccinations from your Community Vaccination Center, a retail pharmacy, or find a location using Vaccine Finder. Appointments are required. See below for vaccine resources for children 5 – 17 BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Children Age 5 – 17 Parents: See resources to help prepare your child to get the COVID-19 vaccine. See Resources Booster Shots Am I eligible for a booster shot? Learn if you are eligible and when to get your booster. Booster Shot FAQs Existing Inova Primary Care Patients Already an Inova Primary Care patient? Call your doctor's office to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine or booster appointment. Serving established patients ages 12 – adult. Find Your Location Vaccine Resources for Children 5 – 17 Preparing For Your Child's Vaccine Pain Management tools COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids: A Guide for Parents Download and read our guide for parents with COVID-19 vaccine fast facts, tips for helping kids through vaccines, and pain management strategies and tools. DOWNLOAD ENGLISH VERSION DOWNLOAD SPANISH VERSION Additional Resources YOUR CHILD'S POKE PLAN MEG FOUNDATION HACK THE VAX COVID-19 VACCINE FAQS Important Information for the Day of Your Appointment Detailed Location Information Expand Content Required Documents and Identification Expand Content COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers Expand Content FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the COVID-19 Vaccine Background Expand Content Why should I get vaccinated for COVID-19? Expand Content Is there anyone who should not get a COVID-19 vaccine? Expand Content Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine even if I've already had COVID-19? Expand Content Can I catch COVID-19 from the vaccine? Expand Content Can the COVID-19 vaccine cause a false positive COVID-19 test? Expand Content How soon after vaccination will I be safe from getting COVID-19 infection? Expand Content Did the government cut corners to get the vaccine out so fast? Expand Content Were all races and ethnicities well represented in these vaccine trials? Expand Content How can I get vaccine verification assistance? Expand Content Vaccine Side Effects I heard the side effects from the vaccine can make me really sick. Is this true? Expand Content I am worried about having an allergic reaction to the vaccine. Should I be worried? Expand Content What am I supposed to do if I have side effects? Expand Content How do I tell the difference between vaccine side effects and COVID-19? Expand Content Can I take antipyretic or analgesic medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen prior to vaccination? Expand Content Vaccines & Protection from COVID-19 How protected am I between the first and second shot? Expand Content If I catch COVID-19 after being vaccinated will the symptoms likely be milder? Expand Content What happens if I don’t get my second shot or I am late getting my second shot? 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What does Inova offer for pain management? How is Inova making the vaccine experience kid-friendly? Expand Content Can someone get the COVID-19 vaccine if they’ve had multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children or adults (MIS-C or MIS-A)? Expand Content Can my child get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines? Expand Content Do 5 – 11-year-olds get the same dose of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as older children and adults? Expand Content What if my 5 – 11 year-old weighs more than a typical 5 – 11-year-old – is the dose of vaccine different? Expand Content What if my 11-year-old is about to turn 12 years? Do I wait for the 12 year old dose or do I get them the 11 year old dose now? Expand Content COVID Vaccine & Pregnancy I am pregnant. Should I get the vaccine? Expand Content We want to start a family. I heard the vaccine can possibly hurt our chances or hurt the baby. Is this true? Expand Content I am pregnant, and I am afraid the vaccine will hurt my baby. Can this happen? Expand Content COVID Vaccine & Surgery Is it safe to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before a surgical procedure? If so, is there an ideal timeframe? Expand Content How soon after my surgery/procedure can I receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Expand Content Will the COVID-19 vaccine impact my surgical procedure? Will the vaccine ingredients interact with anesthesia or any other medications? Expand Content Should I postpone my COVID-19 vaccine to after my surgical procedure? If so, how long should I wait? Expand Content Am I required to schedule a COVID-19 test before my surgical procedure if I received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine? Expand Content Am I required to schedule a COVID-19 test before my surgical procedure if I was previously diagnosed with COVID-19? Expand Content Am I required to show proof of my COVID-19 vaccination before my procedure? Expand Content Is Inova offering COVID-19 vaccinations to pre-surgical patients? 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