FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas –   Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 6 months through 4-year-old at the hospital’s pediatric clinic from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Sept. 27 and 28. The vaccine will be offered for eligible beneficiaries on a walk-in basis.

According to the Centers for Disease and Control, this new recommendation adds nearly 20 million children younger than 5 years of age to be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, giving families greater confidence and reassurance to have their children safely participate in childcare, school and other activities.

For more information visit COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC