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COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
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What COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for kids?
How did the FDA determine the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in kids ages 12 through 15?
What are the side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 through 15?
Can COVID-19 vaccines affect the heart?
Is there any research on the long-term effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
If children don't frequently experience severe illness with COVID-19, why do they need a COVID-19 vaccine?
How does the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine work?
Is there any difference in the ingredients or dosing of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people age 16 and older and for children ages 12 through 15?
Are there any children who shouldn't get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
Can a COVID-19 vaccine give a child COVID-19?
Can a COVID-19 vaccine affect fertility or menstruation?
How can children ages 12 through 15 get a COVID-19 vaccine?
How soon can a child get a COVID-19 vaccine before or after getting another vaccine?
What can my child do after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
Are there any children who shouldn't get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
This vaccine is not yet available to children younger than age 12. Clinical trials involving younger children are in progress.
The vaccine also shouldn�t be given to a child with a known history of a severe allergic reaction to any of its ingredients. If this is the case, your child might be able to get another COVID-19 vaccine in the future.
