The FDA has officially granted Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination for kids & teens please visit: [ Ссылка ]
In this video, Dr. Kristin Moffitt, Boston Children’s Hospital Infectious Disease Specialist and Associate Physician in Pediatrics, helps to answer some of your top questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
▶COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs in this video:
0:00 Intro
0:06 If children don’t get as sick from COVID-19, why should I vaccinate my children?
1:14 Why is the dose for 5 to 11-year-olds based on age and not weight?
2:17 What is different about this vaccine compared to the12-18 and adult vaccines?
2:53 Is it safe for my child to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time?
4:04 Are kids with allergies at any greater risk getting the vaccine?
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Kristin Moffitt, MD
Associate Physician in Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases
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