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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?
What can my child do after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
After being fully vaccinated, your child can more safely return to doing the things that he or she might not have been able to do because of the pandemic.
Your child is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
In the U.S., your child also won't need to quarantine or get a COVID-19 test after a known exposure if he or she doesn't have symptoms, with some exceptions for specific settings.
Remember, COVID-19 vaccination will protect most people from getting sick with COVID-19. If you have questions or concerns about your child getting a COVID-19 vaccine, talk to your child's doctor. He or she might be able to help you weigh the risks and benefits.
