Pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now available for children ages 5-11 at Kaiser Permanente, Walmart, and Longs in Kukui Grove, and at Hoola Lahui.
NOTE: At this time, children younger than 12 years old are not eligible for a booster.
Vaccination protects your child and reduces the likelihood they’ll transmit the virus to family members, friends, and others.
Vaccine recipients must be 5 years old or older on the day of the appointment. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The vaccine is free. No insurance is needed.
"Because of the rise in hospitalized, unvaccinated children, it’s especially important for children and their household members to be vaccinated,” said Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman. “The vaccine reduces the chances your keiki will get seriously sick if exposed, while reducing the chances your family will have to isolate or quarantine. Although COVID-19 in children is usually milder than in adults, some children become very sick, requiring hospitalization, and some experience long-term health effects."
Kaiser Permanente Lihue Clinic:
Open to everyone ages 5 and older -membership NOT required
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, or make an appointment at https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/hawaii/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/vaccine-appointments
If you're having trouble making an appointment online, call 808-432-2000 (TTY 711)
Walmart Pharmacy Lihue
Open to ages 5 and older, Book an appointment: https://www.wal-mart.com/covid
Longs/CVS Pharmacy Lihue Kukui Grove
Open to everyone ages 5 and older
Appointments are required: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
NOTE: The other Longs locations on Kauai are offering vaccines to adults only.
Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii/Kauai Community Health Center
Vaccines are offered in their Waimea and Kapaa clinics and at pop-up events.
Open to everyone ages 5 and older.Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information and to reserve a spot, call (808) 938-0938.
Weekly clinics:
- Waimea (inside KVMH): Tuesdays, 1-4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
- Kapaa (behind Mahelona hospital): Thursdays, 1-4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
Monthly clinics:
- Kapaa (behind Mahelona hospital): Saturday, May 14, 9-11 a.m. (walk-in)
- Waimea (inside KVMH): Saturday, May 14, 9-11 a.m. (walk-in)
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami is encouraging Kaua‘i parents to get their kids vaccinated or to talk to their pediatricians if they have concerns.
“Vaccines are our path forward and will help keep our keiki and those around them safe,” said Mayor Kawakami. “But we understand it’s a personal decision that should be discussed between family and those you turn to for healthcare needs.”