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San Francisco health officials outline push to vaccinate children 5–11 and expand boosters
Summary
DPH leaders told the Health Commission the city is readying four school‑based sites and partnerships with health systems and pharmacies to offer Pfizer pediatric vaccinations to an estimated 45,000 children once state guidance arrives; they also reviewed updated booster eligibility and data‑tracking plans.
Director of Health Grant Colfax and Jonathan Sears, director of the vaccine branch, told the San Francisco Health Commission that the city is prepared to offer COVID‑19 vaccines to children ages 5–11 as soon as state guidance follows the CDC’s recommendations. Sears said the department estimates about 45,000 children in that age group live in San Francisco and described a three‑pronged delivery approach: school‑based sites, health‑system partners (Kaiser, UCSF, Sutter, Dignity) and community/pharmacy access points.
"Today is a very significant day in this timeline," Sears said, describing steps the city has taken to ensure low‑barrier access, on‑site pediatric expertise through an "Ask…
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