MELBOURNE  -  OMNI Healthcare has received a substantial supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children age 5 through 11 and is now administering the vaccine at its pediatrics offices throughout Brevard by appointment and at its Melbourne vaccination clinic on a walk-in basis. 

Children aged 5 to 11 years old are the latest to receive approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by the FDA. The major expansion is expected to help fight serious infections among children and keep schools open. 

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the first and only Covid-19 vaccine to receive full approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Pfizer vaccine is now marketed as Cominarty, for the prevention of Covid-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 5 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose (Booster) for individuals over the age of 18 with medical conditions and all people over the age of 65.

OMNI Vaccination Walk-In Clinic

Children five years old and up are welcome to receive their shots when accompanied by a parent. The clinic is located on the 2nd floor of 1344 South Apollo Blvd in Melbourne and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments are not required but can be made by calling (321) 802-5515, or by emailing the request and including a name and phone number to COVID@OMNIhealthcare.com. Anyone interested in having their child receive the vaccine should bring a state-issued ID and their insurance card. Without insurance, a social security number is required. The vaccine is provided at no cost to the patient.

The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, with shots recommended to be given 21 days (or up to six weeks) apart. 

OMNI Pediatrics Offices

Children five years old and up are welcome to receive their shots when accompanied by a parent. OMNI is accepting new patients and appointments for the vaccine may be arranged at the following offices:

Ellen Altenburg, MD

6300 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 132B

Melbourne

(321) 425-6900

Sandra Pizarro-Lopez, MD

2501 W. New Haven Ave., 2nd Floor

West Melbourne

(321) 725-1999

Lizabeth Saint-Hilaire, MD

6100 Minton Road, NW, Suite 105

Palm Bay

(321) 308-0601

OMNI Healthcare has celebrated several successes over the past year in regards to its handling of Covid-19 testing and vaccination. The group quickly became a leader among healthcare providers in Central Florida by being one of the first to conduct Covid-19 antigen, molecular, and antibody testing on a large scale. OMNI also made headlines earlier this year as the first healthcare provider in the State of Florida to mandate vaccination of its employees. The physician group also dispatched mobile vaccination units to some of Brevard’s largest employers to host Covid-19 clinics onsite for employees. The growing healthcare group is also known for its participation in various clinical trials, including those for Covid-19. 

For over 30 years, OMNI Healthcare has been owned and managed by physicians practicing in Brevard County for the purpose of providing high-quality medical care close to home. The physicians in OMNI Healthcare are recognized by national insurance carriers for their commitment to the highest standards of quality and comprehensive care in the area. To learn more about OMNI Healthcare visit www.OMNIhealthcare.com.