US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine boosters to everyone age 5 and older.

The Pediatric boosters are recommended for children ages 5 through 11 five (5) months after their Pfizer vaccination series.

Pediatric boosters are available at the CVC on St. Croix at the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are recommended due to the size restriction of the CVC space. Appointments can be made by calling 340-777-8227. On St. Thomas Pediatric boosters are available at the MCH Clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please telephone for an appointment at 340-777-8227. Pediatric boosters are available on St. John on Wednesdays at the VIPA Gravel Lot from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Parents and guardians are reminded to bring an ID for themselves and the child as well as the child’s birth certificate.