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This is comparable to other routine pediatric vaccinations.

Mild fevers and irritability occur in <10% of children after vaccination.

There were no deaths among vaccinated children.

Safety studies for both vaccines were very reassuring, with only one child in each study having a serious reaction out of 8,000 children vaccinated (see below for details).

Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines show effectiveness in young children comparable to that in older children and adults.

Over the past 2 ½ years, Covid is the single leading cause of death among American children younger than age 6.

Most studies show >5% of infected children will have symptoms lasting longer than 1 month.

Children are susceptible to long-term health problems from Covid infections.

More than half of hospitalized children (63%) had no underlying health conditions.

This is likely due in large part to a lack of vaccination in the youngest age group.

During the Omicron wave, children under age 5 had a significantly higher rate of hospitalization than older children or teens.

There have also been 2-3 times more deaths per year from Covid than from a typical influenza season. Covid hospitalizations during a typical 4-month window of the pandemic have been 2-3 times higher than influenza hospitalizations during any flu season over the past decade.More hospitalizations (over 20,000 young children) and deaths (over 400) occurred in this age group as a result of Covid infections than from any other infectious disease.

Well over 2 million cases of Covid infections have occurred in U.S.

Children are susceptible to Covid infection.

Here are key reasons to consider vaccinating your child:

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Child's Ageģ dose series (2 doses 3 weeks apart and third dose at least 8 weeks after second)įDA evaluation of Moderna and Pfizer vaccine for individuals 6 months through 17 years of age is available here. Pfizer requires 3 doses with the second dose 3 weeks after the first, and the third dose at least 8 weeks after the second dose.

Moderna requires 2 doses spaced 1 month apart. Need transportation to and from a vaccination clinic? For information about United Way of Frederick's 'Ride United' rideshare program click HERE.Ĭhildren get a smaller dose of COVID-19 vaccine than teens and adults that is the right amount for their age group. List and links will be updated every Monday. Emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine remains for individuals ages 6 months - 15 years, and for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Looking for more COVID-19 vaccination clinics? Check out or to search by zip code.įDA has granted full approval for the Pfizer vaccine for individuals ages 16 and older, and for the Moderna vaccine for individuals 18 years and older.

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Need help scheduling an appointment or a free ride to your vaccination? Go to, call 1-855-MDGoVax (85) to schedule. Walkersville Public Library 2 S Glade Rd, Walkersville, MD 21793 Frederick Community College Student Center 7932 Oppossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21701