INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5 can now be scheduled online.
Individuals also can call 211 for assistance or contact their child’s healthcare provider to determine if they are offering the vaccines.
Both the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) and Riley Children's Health are offering the vaccine by appointment only.
MORE: COVID-19 vaccine info for all Hoosiers from the Indiana Department of Health
The MCPHD is offering the vaccine at its district health offices and ACTION Health Center. Appointments can be made by calling the locations directly or calling MCPHD’s Immunization Program at 317-221-2122.
“While some parents are ready to get their children vaccinated, others might still have questions. I encourage parents and caregivers to talk to their health professionals to learn more about the benefits and the importance of getting them vaccinated," said. Dr. Virginia Caine, director and chief medical officer of the MCPHD.
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Riley Children's Health is offering the Moderna vaccine on some weeknights and Saturdays. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 211.
The vaccine will be given at the following locations during these times:
Riley Physicians at IU Health West | Riley Physicians at IU Health North | Riley Physicians at East Washington | Riley Physicians at Methodist Medical Plaza South | Riley Physicians at Georgetown |
1111 N. Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN 46123 Suite C1600 | 11725 N. Illinois St., Carmel, IN 46032 Suite 250 | 9650 East Washington St, Indianapolis 46229 Suite 245 | 8820 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis 46217 Suite 125 | 4880 Century Plaza Rd., Indianapolis 46254 Suite 250 |
Mon. & Thurs. 5:00pm-8:20pm Saturdays 8:00am-11:20am | Tues. & Wed. 5:00pm-8:20pm Saturdays 8:00am-11:20am | Tues & Fri. 5:00pm-8:20pm Saturdays 8:00am-11:20am | Wed. & Thurs. 5:00pm-8:20pm Saturdays 8:00am-11:20am | Tues. & Fri. 5:00pm-8:20pm Saturdays 8:00am-11:20am |
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