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  2. Nov 7, 2023 · The COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are: 2023-2024 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine is available for people age 6 months and older. Among people with a typical immune system: Children age 6 months up to age 4 years are up to date after three doses of a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

    • Overview
    • 1. COVID-19 vaccination for children is safe.
    • 2. Getting vaccinated helps protect children against COVID-19.
    • 3. Children may have some side effects after COVID-19 vaccination.
    • 4. Children receive a smaller dose of COVID-19 vaccine than teens and adults.
    • 5. Children who have already had COVID-19 should still get vaccinated.
    • 6. Children can safely receive other vaccines the same day they receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

    For the best protection, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.

    Ongoing safety monitoring after the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval shows that COVID-19 vaccination continues to be safe for children. While adverse reactions are rare, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known risks of COVID-19 and possible severe complications.

    Learn more about the safety of COVID-19 vaccination for children.

    Vaccinating children can: 

    •Prevent children from getting seriously sick if they do get COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccination continues to protect children against severe disease and hospitalization. Children with underlying medical conditions are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19. However, children without underlying medical conditions can also experience severe illness.

    Reported side effects are mild, temporary and like those experienced after routine vaccines. Some children have no side effects.

    Learn more about potential side effects in children after COVID-19 vaccination.

    COVID-19 vaccine dosage is based on age on the day of vaccination, not on a child’s size or weight. This is also true for other routinely recommended vaccines, like hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines.

    Evidence indicates that people can get added protection by getting vaccinated after they have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. For children who have been infected, their next dose can be delayed 3 months from when symptoms started or, if they did not have symptoms, when they received a positive test.

    If your child tests positive for COVID-19 after getting a shot, they should wait until their isolation period has ended before getting their next dose.

    Additional Information:

    •Find COVID-19 Vaccines •Explaining How Vaccines Work •Frequently Asked Questions

  3. Nov 3, 2021 · How well does the COVID-19 vaccine work for kids? A clinical trial conducted by Pfizer and BioNTech studied a 10-microgram vaccine dose in children ages 5 to 11. This is a third of the dose given ...

  4. Dec 9, 2022 · Children 12 and above receive the adult dosage of the Pfizer vaccine. Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is also available for children and teens and the dosage changes based on age. Those under age 6 get 25 microgram doses. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 receive 50 microgram doses. Those ages 12 and up are given 100 microgram doses, which is ...

  5. May 12, 2023 · Text your ZIP code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens near you. For more information visit Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines. Development of these materials was supported by a grant from the CDC Foundation, using funding provided by its donors. The materials were created by the Center for ...

  6. The COVID subunit vaccine includes a part (protein) of the virus that best stimulates your immune system. Once your immune system recognizes the protein, it creates antibodies and defensive white blood cells. Later, if you become infected with the COVID virus, the antibodies will fight the virus. These vaccines often include an ingredient ...

  7. Nov 5, 2021 · Booster doses were later available. But as of September 2023, all doses are with an updated 2023-2024 vaccine, and only one dose of that vaccine is needed for primary vaccination. Population ...

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