Almost all children 6 months and older are eligible for COVID vaccines. The COVID vaccine protects your child and everyone around them from the disease and hospitalization. This article, “When Can Kids Get the Updated COVID Vaccine?” includes the recommended vaccines and a chart with ages and doses. It also explains when to get the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 virus is still spreading. That’s why getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for your child’s health. It also helps make sure that your kids can keep attending child care, school and other activities that are so important for their physical and mental health. All eligible kids should get the COVID vaccine to get protected and also…
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all eligible children age 5 and older, and adults, should get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they can. Your child is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of the vaccine. Encourage your child to keep doing their part to protect others by wearing a face mask and following other steps…
Read MoreHere are some ways parents and caregivers can help themselves, their families, and their children with special health care needs meet their safety, growth, and health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-19-Youth-with-Special-Health-Care-Needs.aspx?
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