Minnesota Leads Midwest in Child Vaccinations.

(KNSI) – Minnesota ranks first in the Midwest and sixth in the nation in the percentage of vaccinated children ages 5 to 11. Governor Walz announced Tuesday that 128,000 Minnesotans aged 5-11, or about 25% of that age group, have rolled up their sleeves and received at least one vaccine dose.

“The single most important thing you can do to protect your family from this virus this holiday season is get your family vaccinated,” said Governor Walz. “I am proud of our state for leading the Midwest in child vaccinations. One in four Minnesotans under 11 have now rolled up their sleeves, and I encourage all Minnesotans to get their kids vaccinated – and tested – to keep COVID-19 out of their holiday gatherings.”

Lorelei Znoj, 10, receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 at a state-run site on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Parents can learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens and find where to get their children vaccinated at mn.gov/vaxforkids.

How families can find a shot for their child:

Visit mn.gov/vaxforkids to find clinic locations near you.
Check with their pediatrician, family medicine clinic, or local pharmacy about appointments.
Watch for vaccination clinics being offered at schools or other community locations around Minnesota.

How Minnesotans can get their free shot:

Use the state’s Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you.
Check for vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, where you can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).
Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
Walk in to or make an appointment at one of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination sites.
Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline
1-833-431-2053. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

How Minnesotans can get a COVID-19 test:

Walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state’s free community testing sites across Minnesota: COVID-19 Community Testing Sites.

Order a test through the state’s free at-home COVID-19 testing program: COVID-19 Test at Home.

Find a testing option near you through the state’s Find Testing Locations map: Find Testing Locations.

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