Vaccines for Keiki Ages 5-11 Available at More Kaua‘i Locations

COVID-19 vaccinations for keiki ages 5-11 are now available at a variety of locations island-wide.

Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe started offering the shot to children on Nov. 3, a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the Pfizer vaccine for this age group Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Keiki vaccines will also be available at Kaiser Permanente Līhuʻe Clinic, Longs Pharmacy in Līhuʻe and the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) in Waimea.

Kaua‘i health officials are urging parents to protect their children by getting them vaccinated as soon as possible. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The vaccine is free; no insurance is needed.

The Kaiser Permanente Līhuʻe Clinic will be open on the Veterans’ Day holiday, Nov. 11, for a special keiki vaccine day. Walk-ins are accepted, or patients can book an appointment here. If you cannot book your child’s appointment online, call 808-246-5600 during business hours. The Kaiser clinic is also open to ages 5 and older every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed from noon to 1 p.m.

Longs Pharmacy at Kukui Grove in Līhuʻe is now accepting appointments for ages 5 and older seven days a week. The other Longs locations on Kaua‘i are offering vaccines to adults only. To make an appointment at Longs, click here.

Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe is accepting appointments for ages 5-11. The clinic will be open Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Appointments are required for pediatric vaccinations at this location. To schedule an appointment, go to: WilcoxHealth.org/Vaccine.

Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) in Waimea is offering vaccines for ages 5-11 by walk-in. No appointments are necessary at this location. The clinic is open Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The County will provide updates as additional locations become available.

For more information on vaccines for children and adults, or for information on booster doses for adults, visit Kauai.gov/vaccine.