COVID-19 vaccine for children
May 17, 2021 – James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP
Question
When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Answer
With vaccines now available to protect against COVID-19, we’ve made a big step toward ending the pandemic.
Three vaccines have received emergency use authorization for adults, and one can also be given to teens age 12 and older. Clinical trials are now underway in children as young as six months old.
Research shows the vaccines are remarkably effective and safe. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges children and adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them. This is especially important with a rise in cases caused by variant strains of the virus, which seem to be more contagious.
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