Last updated May 11, 2023.
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Find a vaccine appointment for your child
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Children aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Many vaccine providers take appointments for children. Use the maps on our vaccine finder page to find a pediatric provider near you.
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If you need another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, ask about getting one at the time of your child’s vaccination. Many providers offer vaccines to parents/guardians along with pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccines are the strongest layer of protection we can offer children against COVID-19. While fewer children get severely ill with COVID-19 than adults, they still can get sick with the virus and spread it to other people. Some get sick enough to need hospitalization. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help your child stay healthy, keep them in school/daycare, and protect your family and community.
The COVID-19 vaccine is free. You don’t need ID or insurance for you or your child to get vaccinated.
Where can my child get vaccinated?
Providers with vaccines for children are located across the state. Ask your child’s medical provider if they offer COVID-19 vaccines in their office.
You can also find a local pediatric provider on the statewide vaccine provider map on our vaccine finder page.
Find the vaccine provider closest to your child’s daycare, Head Start, YMCA, or other child care center! Nearly 3,500 child care services are listed in the spreadsheet below, next to three of the closest vaccine providers with COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months through 4 years.
To find your child’s daycare, press “Ctrl” and “F” on your keyboard, then type in the name of the location in your browser’s search bar. Scroll to the right in the spreadsheet to view the three closest vaccine providers. Call the listed number to ask about an appointment, or visit the provider’s website for more information.
Viewing this page on mobile? Access the spreadsheet directly at this link.
Note: Child care providers licensed for fewer than 10 children are not included in this list.
Some providers, such as retail pharmacies, can only take vaccine appointments for children aged 3 years and older. Contact providers directly for more information.
In addition, all weekly community clinics throughout the state also offer vaccines for children aged 6 months through 4 years. View the community clinic schedule.
Find the vaccine provider closest to your child’s school! Nearly 2,300 K-12 schools are listed in the spreadsheet below, next to three of the closest vaccine providers with omicron vaccines for children aged 5 years and older.
To find your child’s school, press “Ctrl” and “F” on your keyboard, then type in the name of the location in your browser’s search bar. Scroll to the right in the spreadsheet to view the three closest vaccine providers. Call the listed number to ask about an appointment, or visit the provider’s website for more information.
Viewing this page on mobile? Access the spreadsheet directly at this link.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are safe
Clinical trials and real-world data show that it is safe for children as young as 6 months old to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines for children work the same way as vaccines for adults. But the dose is smaller to make sure it’s safe and gives the best possible protection for each age group.
Thousands of families volunteered to make sure the vaccines for kids are safe and work well. Thanks to their help, more families can make the choice to get protected now, too.
The vaccines work well to prevent severe illness
The vaccine works well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death among children. A CDC report from March 2022 showed that getting vaccinated with two doses was 73% to 94% effective at preventing COVID-related hospitalization among children aged 5 to 17.
Most vaccine side effects are mild and temporary
The side effects in children are similar to the side effects experienced by adults. They can include tiredness, headache, soreness, chills, and fever. In clinical trials and real world data, children tended to have milder side effects than teens and adults. Most side effects are mild and go away on their own after a day or two. Mild side effects are a normal sign the body is building protection and are common with other routine childhood vaccines, too.
Kids need multiple doses of the vaccine to get protected
The exact number and timing of doses depend on your child’s age, health conditions, and which vaccine they originally received. Children aged 6 months and older should receive an omicron vaccine at least two months after finishing their primary series or receiving an original booster dose. Children aged 6 months through 4 years who received the omicron vaccine as their third dose in the Pfizer primary series do not need additional doses at this time.
For more information about when to schedule your child’s vaccines, use our vaccine dose calculator.
Children can get routine vaccines at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine
It is safe for your child to receive other routine vaccines on the same day as a COVID-19 vaccine. You may be able to include other routine vaccinations at the appointment, which are vital for keeping kids protected from other preventable illnesses. If pandemic-related disruptions interrupted your child’s vaccine schedule, now is a great time to get back on track.
Children don't need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at their vaccine appointments
The state of Colorado does not require minors to be accompanied as long as parental consent is collected and shared prior to the appointment. This can be done through Colorado’s COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Administration Form (view in Spanish) or through the vaccine provider’s online scheduling system. The provider may also obtain consent by phone and document it in the patient’s record.
Some vaccine providers may require children to have a parent or guardian with them at their appointment. We recommend calling your provider ahead of time to check whether they require parental accompaniment.
More resources
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COVID-19 vaccines for children: Tips for parents and guardians (CDPHE)
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Tips for people with disabilities to prepare for getting the COVID-19 vaccine (CDPHE)
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Getting Your Child Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine (American Academy of Pediatrics)
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The Truth About Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know (Children’s Hospital Colorado)
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7 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of Shots (Children’s Hospital Colorado)
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, call COHELP:
(303) 389-1687
For help making an appointment, call CDC’s vaccine hotline:
1-800-232-0233
Help is available in multiple languages.