Pediatric COVID Vaccine
Getting your child the pediatric COVID vaccine may be one of the most important steps you can take to keep your child safe from contracting coronavirus.
Children age 6 months and older can receive the COVID vaccine.
Pediatric COVID Vaccine Information
Can Children Get Covid?
Children are as likely as adults to become infected with the virus that causes COVID, and like adults, children and teens who have had COVID can also get very sick and develop serious complications from the disease. This is especially true for children with underlying health conditions, such as cancer or diabetes.
Possible Side Effects of COVID Vaccine in Child or Teen
Side effects are possible with all medications, including the pediatric COVID vaccine; severe reactions are rare. The side effects associated with this vaccination are normal signs that the body is building protection against the virus; side effects usually go away in a few days. Side effects of the COVID vaccination typically include soreness, redness and swelling in the area of the arm where the child got vaccinated. Other side effects may include:
- Tiredness
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Chills
- Fever
Inflammation of the heart muscle, known as myocarditis, and pericarditis that involves inflammation of the outer lining of the heart, have been reported in children ages 12 to 17 years who have received the COVID vaccination. These reactions are rare.
How Parker Pediatrics Can Help
For more information on the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, consult with your child’s doctor. Tell your pediatrician about any medication allergies your child may have.
In addition to the COVID-19 vaccination, Parker Pediatrics provides another way to keep your child healthy during this time with well-child appointments. Read more on Well-Child visits during COVID-19.