Pfizer vaccine clinic for those 5 to 11 years old
Valley View is offering a number of opportunities for those 5 to 11 years old to receive the specialized COVID-19 vaccine for children. An appointment is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Pediatric Partners – 1905 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs
Pediatric Partners also continues to offer first vaccinations on an ongoing basis by appointment. Call 970.947.9999 to schedule your child’s appointment.
Silt Family Practice – 2001 Red Feather Trail, Silt
Established pediatric patients of Silt Family Practice may call 970.876.5700.
Eagle Valley Family Practice – 377 Sylvan Lake Rd #220, Eagle
Established pediatric patients of Eagle Valley Family Practice may call 970.328.6357.
Roaring Fork Family Practice – 978 Euclid Avenue, Carbondale
Established pediatric patients of Roaring Fork Family Practice may call 970.963.3350.
How to prepare your child for his/her vaccine:
Valley View charges for the administration of the vaccine. There is no charge for the vaccine itself. If you have insurance, we will bill your insurance. If you do not have insurance there is still no charge to get the vaccine. If you have questions about your coverage, please reach out to your insurance provider directly.
Since the start of the pandemic, 1.9 million children ages 5 to 11 years in the United States have been infected with COVID-19 resulting in over 8,300 hospitalizations and 94 deaths. COVID-19 is now in the top 10 causes of death for children ages 5 to 11 years old nationwide.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to be over 90% effective in preventing symptomatic disease in this age group. The vaccine is 1/3 the dose of the vaccine for ages 12 and up and is given in two doses separated by three weeks. The most common side effects are pain at the injection site, fatigue and headache.
There are also many additional other community options to receive the vaccine. Please refer to your local public health website.
Vaccine Information for those 12+
If you need a COVID-19 vaccine (first dose, second dose or booster), please refer to your local public health agency.
All patients and visitors are required to wear a mask that covers both their mouth and nose while at any Valley View location. If someone is unwilling to wear a mask, they will not be permitted to enter or stay in the facility.
To best protect you and others, we encourage surgical or medical grade masks. This includes the Valley View Hospital campus and our other locations across the community.
Overview:
The intended purpose of this protocol is to provide a framework for conducting school for clients admitted to the Youth Recovery Center (YRC) during the COVID-19 pandemic. All clients and staff will adhere to social distancing recommendations outlined by the CDC and act in accordance with Valley View Hospitals (VVH) COVID-19 response policy.
To ensure the health and wellness of staff and clients during school programming, the following safety process is in place:
1. Clients/staff will remain at least 6-feet apart per social distancing guidelines.
2. Clients must go one at a time, from their room, down the hall to the classroom (dayroom) for social distancing.
3. Hand sanitizer is used before entering and when leaving the classroom. Additionally, clients and staff are required to wash their hands (or hand sanitize) every time they enter and leave any room on the unit, and anytime they enter and leave the unit.
4. Clients and staff are required to wear masks in accordance to current VVH and CDC guidelines.
5. Clients and staff will clean any used communal area with disinfectant wipes immediately after its use.
6. Clients and staff are required to disinfect all items touched after use (doorknob, computer, book, whiteboard marker, etc.).
7. Clients will avoid sharing common items (pencils/markers, paper, books, computers, remote, etc.)
8. Clients will sit one student per workspace to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet. Every effort will be made to decrease the amount of movement in the classroom (dayroom) with both clients and staff.
9. A maximum number of 10 individuals are permitted in the classroom (dayroom) until, at such time, restrictions change.
References/Resource Links:
1. Roadmap to Recovery: A Public Health Guide for Governors.
2. Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19.
3. National Coronavirus Response: A Roadmap to Reopening.
4. COVID-19: Guidance Congregate Setting.
5. Guidelines: Opening up America Again.
6. Interim Guidance for Business and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019, May 2020.
7. Colorado Department of Public Health, Garfield County.
Written: 6/20
Reviewed: 3/22