The Epoch Times New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine incentives, including a $100 prepaid debit card, are now available to children aged 5 to 11, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
“Good news! Kids are eligible for the $100 vaccine incentive. So we really want kids to take advantage, families take advantage of that,” de Blasio said at a press conference, which came two days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds.
“Everyone could use a little more money around the holidays. But most importantly, we want our kids and our families to be safe,” he said.
The $100 incentive is being offered to anyone who gets the first dose of their vaccine at any city-run vaccination site. It will also be available at certain healthcare providers and at public school sites, which De Blasio said earlier would start administering shots next week…
