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Bethel official warns only 1 vaccine approved for 16, 17-year olds

With eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines open to all Connecticut residents 16 and older, Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker has a word of caution about booking an appointment.  The town's clinic is only supplied the Moderna vaccine, so Bethel is only accepting registration requests for residents 18 and older.  Of the three vaccines currently approved in the United States, only the Pfizer vaccine has been cleared for use for those under 18.  Parents of 16 and 17 year olds are advised to seek the Pfizer vaccine through the many clinics, hospitals and pharmacies throughout Connecticut that carry it. These outlets can be located using the "vaccine finder" link on the state website.