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COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know

Content 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?

How can children ages 12 through 15 get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Consult your local health department, pharmacy or your child�s doctor for information on where your child can get a COVID-19 vaccine. When making an appointment for your child to get a COVID-19 vaccine, consider asking these questions:

  • Does a parent or guardian need to be present at the appointment?
  • What information will need to be provided during the appointment?
  • Is there a limit on how many family members, such as siblings, can attend the appointment?

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