Pediatric Patients Can Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations at Choctaw Nation Clinics throughout Southeastern Oklahoma
Published November 10, 2021
DURANT, Okla. – Parents have gained another weapon in their arsenal for their fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for pediatric patients aged 5 to 11 years old.
The Choctaw Nation Clinics will be administering the pediatric version of the Pfizer vaccination to anyone who would like to obtain one, regardless of residency or tribal status. You can make an appointment to receive the vaccine by calling 800-349-7026 ext. 6, using your myCNHSA app, or visiting my.cnhsa.com.
“With school activities being allowed and increased back to near pre-pandemic levels, unvaccinated children will be the most likely to carry and spread the disease,” said Dr. Jason Hill, Chief Medical Officer of Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA). “Previously, the only thing that stood between the kids and the virus was a mask. The vaccination will provide their immune systems the extra protection needed to be able to ward off any potentially serious symptoms.”
Following the vaccine roll-out for adolescent patients, parents have been waiting on a way to protect their younger children. Since July 2021, the number of cases for children 14 years of age and younger have spiked, leading to over 60,000 deaths of children 17 years old and younger (CDC data).
For any child not already established as a CNHSA patient, please bring proof of guardianship to your appointment. This can be a birth certificate or Department of Human Services (DHS) paperwork (petitions will not work).
To find the closest Choctaw Nation clinic near you visit www.cnhsa.com.
About The Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
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