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Administration of COVID-19 vaccines to as many Californians as possible is critical to control the pandemic. Based on evidence of safety and efficacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now reduced the minimum age for its Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to 6 months.
Research has continued to show that vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. All children 6 months to 17 years are eligible and recommended to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.
Reference the CDC for additional information on staying up to date. More information on the risks and benefits of the authorized vaccine products from Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax vaccines can be found on the FDA website. āā
Persons younger than 18 years must have parental or guardian consent given by a legally authorized representative (parent or guardian). An emancipated minor may consent for him/herself.
Allowable consent includes:
Download the Sample Consent Form: (Please use the Chrome browser to access the Word document as it may not properly download when using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.)āāā
Originally Published May 13, 2021