Pediatric Vaccinations and COVID-19 in Children
Season 1, Episode 24, Nov 13, 2021, 12:36 AM
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For kids aged 5-11, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is a new, smaller 10-microgram dose, unlike the 30-microgram dose for ages 12+. Find locations at GetVaccinated.Oregon.gov, by calling 211, or asking your child's doctor. Pharmacies may also offer it but call ahead.
Side effects, typically lasting under 48 hours, include injection site pain, body aches, headaches, or fever, indicating the vaccine is working. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are rare; consult a doctor if your child has a history of severe allergies, especially to vaccines.
Long-term side effects are not seen, and vaccines do not alter DNA or affect fertility. Myocarditis is rare in this age group, less so than in older males, and much less than from COVID-19 infection.
Vaccinating children is crucial because they can get sick, have long-term complications (like MIS-C), and spread the virus, even if less severely affected than adults. MIS-C causes inflammation in various body parts and can be serious. "COVID toes" are a milder symptom, but other rashes can signal MIS-C. Even if children have had COVID-19, vaccination offers additional protection.
Local vaccine events are listed for Nov. 12-19, 2021. For accessibility, contact OHA at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY, or COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Side effects, typically lasting under 48 hours, include injection site pain, body aches, headaches, or fever, indicating the vaccine is working. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are rare; consult a doctor if your child has a history of severe allergies, especially to vaccines.
Long-term side effects are not seen, and vaccines do not alter DNA or affect fertility. Myocarditis is rare in this age group, less so than in older males, and much less than from COVID-19 infection.
Vaccinating children is crucial because they can get sick, have long-term complications (like MIS-C), and spread the virus, even if less severely affected than adults. MIS-C causes inflammation in various body parts and can be serious. "COVID toes" are a milder symptom, but other rashes can signal MIS-C. Even if children have had COVID-19, vaccination offers additional protection.
Local vaccine events are listed for Nov. 12-19, 2021. For accessibility, contact OHA at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY, or COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.