{"id":30247,"date":"2022-03-24T10:44:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T14:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/?p=30247"},"modified":"2023-10-27T09:47:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T13:47:25","slug":"preparing-children-vaccination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/preparing-children-vaccination\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Children for a COVID-19 Vaccination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_30310\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30310\" class=\"size-large wp-image-30310\" src=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preparing-children-vaccination-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"preparing-children-vaccination\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preparing-children-vaccination-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preparing-children-vaccination-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With the news that Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of six, here&#8217;s what you need to know to prepare yourself and your kids for their vaccination.<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone ages five years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine. However, just <a href=\"https:\/\/data.cdc.gov\/Vaccinations\/COVID-19-Vaccination-and-Case-Trends-by-Age-Group-\/gxj9-t96f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27 percent of children aged five to 11 years old are fully vaccinated<\/a>. Nearly six in 10 kids aged 12-17 are also fully vaccinated. Now Moderna wants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/03\/23\/1088167753\/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-children-fda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">authorize its vaccine for kids under six<\/a>, there could be added demand for vaccinations for children.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/vaccinating-child-covid-19\/\">Should you vaccinate your child<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to best protect everyone from COVID-19 and its related complications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For kids, the experience of getting a COVID-19 vaccine will be very similar to the experience of getting routine vaccines. Here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2>Find a COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 years and older<\/h2>\n<p>The federal government is providing the COVID-19 vaccine\u00a0free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status. Check with your child\u2019s healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination. Your local pharmacy may also offer vaccination walk-ins or appointments for children.<\/p>\n<p>Contact your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">state, territorial, local, or tribal health department\u00a0<\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p>To find a COVID-19 vaccine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaccines.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vaccines.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Text your ZIP code to 438829<\/li>\n<li>Call (800) 232-0233 to find locations near you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why children and teens should get vaccinated for COVID-19<\/h2>\n<p>There are approximately 28 million children between the ages of five and 11 years old in the United States, and there have been nearly two million cases of COVID-19 within this age group during the pandemic. COVID-19 can make children very sick and cause children to be hospitalized.<\/p>\n<p>Children are as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as adults and can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get very sick from COVID-19<\/li>\n<li>Have both short and long-term health complications from COVID-19<\/li>\n<li>Spread COVID-19 to others, including at home and school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underlying medical conditions<\/a>\u00a0are more at risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared with children without underlying medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccines for Children<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Protection your child, your family, and others<\/h2>\n<p>Getting a vaccine can help protect children ages five years and older from getting COVID-19.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vaccinating children can help protect family members, including siblings who are not eligible for vaccination and family members who may be at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increased risk of getting very sick if they are infected<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccination can also help keep children from getting seriously sick even if they do get COVID-19.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccinating children ages five years and older can help keep them in school and help them safely participate in sports, playdates, and other group activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unvaccinated children ages two years and older should wear a mask in public spaces and around people they don\u2019t live with.<\/p>\n<h2>COVID-19 Vaccines are safe for children and teens<\/h2>\n<p>Before recommending COVID-19 vaccination for children, scientists conducted clinical trials with thousands of children and no serious safety concerns were identified. The FDA gave the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine<\/a> emergency authorization to use in children ages five-15 years old and full approval to use in people ages 16 years and older.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks. The CDC monitors the safety of all COVID-19 vaccines after the vaccines are authorized or approved for use, including the risk of myocarditis in children ages five through 11 years.<\/p>\n<p>Your child may get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including the flu vaccine, at the same time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/safety\/safety-of-vaccines.html\">Serious\u00a0health events after COVID-19 vaccination\u00a0are rare<\/a>. Your child cannot get COVID-19 from any vaccine, including the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility problems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cqrM1bqQ7AE&amp;list=PLKYV5259WcZ0dQPiGaPzP_kPJ3G3Dyd7u&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines were Developed<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>COVID-19 vaccine dosage and administration for children and teens<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike many medications, the COVID-19 vaccine dosage does not vary by patient weight but by age on the day of vaccination. Adolescents ages 12 years and older receive the same dose\u202fof\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine<\/a> as adults. Children ages five through 11 years receive an age-appropriate dose of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five through 11 years has the same active ingredients as the vaccine given to adults and adolescents.\u202fHowever, the Pfizer-BioNTech\u202fvaccine for adults and adolescents\u202fcannot\u202fbe used for children ages 5 through 11 years.<\/p>\n<p>Your child will need a second shot of the\u202fPfizer-BioNTech vaccine three weeks after their first shot. If a child turns from 11 to 12 years of age in between their first and second dose, the second dose should be the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people 12 years and older. However, if the child receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five through 11 for their second dose, they do not need to repeat the dose.<\/p>\n<p>For information on an additional primary dose for children ages five and older who are immunocompromised visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised People<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YOlrNlvEiMw&amp;list=PLKYV5259WcZ0dQPiGaPzP_kPJ3G3Dyd7u&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19 and Kids: How mRNA Vaccines Work<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Preparing children and teens for vaccination<\/h2>\n<p>The experience of getting a COVID-19 vaccine will be very similar to the experience of getting routine vaccines. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/parents\/visit\/before-during-after-shots.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips to support your child before, during, and after routine vaccinations<\/a>\u00a0when they get a COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk to your child before vaccination about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what to expect<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0not recommended\u00a0you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects.<\/li>\n<li>Tell the doctor or nurse about any allergies your child may have.<\/li>\n<li>To prevent fainting and injuries related to fainting, your child should be seated or lying down during vaccination and for 15 minutes after the vaccine is given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After your child\u2019s COVID-19 vaccination, you will be asked to stay for 15 &#8211; 30 minutes so your child can be observed in case they have a severe allergic reaction and need immediate treatment. You should receive a paper or electronic version of a fact sheet that tells you more about the specific COVID-19 vaccine you\u00a0or your child received. Each approved and authorized COVID-19 vaccine has its own fact sheet that contains information to help you understand the risks and benefits of receiving that specific vaccine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VIGxFpvwea0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Expect at Your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>After your child\u2019s COVID-19 vaccination<\/h2>\n<p>Your child may have some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">side effects<\/a>, which are normal signs that their body is building protection.<\/p>\n<p>On the arm where your child got the shot, your child may experience pain, redness, and\/or swelling. Throughout the rest of their body, they may feel tiredness, headaches, muscle pains, chills, fever, and\/or nausea.<\/p>\n<p>These side effects may affect your child\u2019s ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects and severe allergic reactions are rare. If your child\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/safety\/allergic-reaction.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experiences a severe allergic reaction<\/a>\u00a0after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine providers can rapidly provide care and call for emergency medical services, if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your child\u2019s healthcare provider for advice on using a non-aspirin pain reliever and other steps you can take at home after your child gets vaccinated. In general, <em>aspirin is not recommended<\/em> for use in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age. Placing a cool, damp cloth on the injection site can help with discomfort.<\/p>\n<h2>Teens ages 12 and older can get a booster shot<\/h2>\n<p>Teens ages 12 and older should get a booster shot at least five months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 primary series. So far, reactions reported after getting a booster shot were similar to those after the two-dose primary series. Fever, headache, fatigue, and pain at the injection site were the most commonly reported side effects, and overall, most side effects were mild to moderate.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, a booster shot is not recommended for children younger than 12 years old.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects.<\/p>\n<h2>Your child&#8217;s CDC COVID-19 vaccination card<\/h2>\n<p>At the first vaccination appointment, you will get a CDC COVID-19 vaccination card that tells you which COVID-19 vaccine your child received, the date your child received it, and where your child received it. Keep this CDC COVID-19 vaccination card for future use. Consider taking a picture of the card after your child\u2019s vaccination appointment as a backup copy.<\/p>\n<h2>Hiring a nanny?<\/h2>\n<p>Download Your Guide to Hiring a Nanny. 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