Arkansas begins vaccinating kids aged 12 and up

May 12, 2021 at 7:16 am CDT

By FOX13Memphis.com News Staff

ARKANSAS — Kids aged 12 and up can now get the Pfizer vaccine in Arkansas.

Governor Asa Hutchinson tweeted that parents can start making appointments for kids to get the shot.

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Earlier this week, the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15.

To find a vaccine location in Arkansas, click here.

With the authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children 12 and older, parents can start calling to set up a time to get the Pfizer shot. This will help us vaccinate more Arkansans and get closer to the end of this pandemic. If you have questions, call 1-800-985-6030. pic.twitter.com/wJhphDMtNz
— Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) May 11, 2021

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