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COVID-19 Vaccine
for Preteens and Teens
CDC recommends vaccination for everyone 12 years and older to help protect against COVID-19.
Why does my child need a COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines help protect kids from getting COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will also help keep them from getting
seriously ill even if they do get COVID-19.
When should my child be vaccinated?
All kids who are 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccine. If your preteen or teen hasn’t gotten their vaccine yet,
talk to their doctor about getting it as soon as possible.
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for my child?
Yes. COVID-19 vaccination provides safe and eective protection against
the virus that causes COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines have been used
under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.
The Pzer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is now available for everyone ages
12 and older. In the clinical trial for children ages 12 through 15, the
Pzer-BioNTech vaccine was 100% eective at preventing COVID-19
with symptoms. In addition, children’s immune systems responded to
the vaccine in a way similar to those of older teens and young adults.
No safety concerns were identied in the clinical trial.
All authorized and recommended
COVID-19 vaccines:
are safe,
are effective
help protect from severe illness
Before, during and after your child’s vaccination
Your child will need 2 shots given 3 weeks (21 days) apart to get the most protection.
Tell the doctor or nurse about any allergies your child may have.
Comfort your child during the appointment.
To prevent fainting and injuries related to fainting, your child should be seated or lying down during vaccination and for
15 minutes after the vaccine is given.
After your child’s COVID-19 vaccination, you will be asked to stay for 15 minutes so your child can be observed in case
they have a severe allergic reaction and need immediate treatment.
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/vaccines
U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention