COVID-19 vaccinations to protect children from six months through the age of 5 are now available. Experts say it is best to get your child vaccinated as soon as it’s available.
In this episode, we're joined by MercyOne pediatrician Dr. Mustafa Eldadah who says, “Every day a child is unvaccinated there is risk of them getting a COVID-19 infection. The vaccine is safe and getting it now can help put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children can be fully protected by the time school starts.”
Vaccination will: • Help prevent the risk of serious illness like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) • Keep your child from missing sporting events or extracurricular activities after exposure • Reduce the need to quarantine if your child is exposed to COVID-19 at school or elsewhere • Help prevent long-term effects of COVID-19 • Reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 infection to family members and others at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19
Scheduling a vaccination appointment for your child may vary depending on where you live. When ready, contact your pediatric or family medicine physician.
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