Before a vaccine is released for administration, it undergoes FDA\u2019s extensive lab testing and numerous clinical trials. Following the trials, the FDA, CDC, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other federal agencies routinely monitor its use and investigate any potential safety concerns.<\/p>\n
Now that federal health officials have approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 12 years and older, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP<\/a><\/strong>) has also urged children to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them.<\/p>\n 2<\/strong>. What are the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine?<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. What are the possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine in children?<\/strong><\/p>\n Vaccination may have some side effects. These are normal indications that your child\u2019s body is building immunity. Side effects may include redness, pain, and swelling on the arm where your child received the shot, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea.<\/p>\n 4. Where can I receive a COVID-19 vaccine for my child?<\/strong><\/p>\n Check your local pharmacy\u2019s website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available. Contact your state or local health department for more information.<\/p>\n Find a COVID-19 Vaccine<\/a><\/strong>: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you in the U.S.<\/p>\n You may contact your child\u2019s pediatrician for more information on how to access the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n 5. How do I prepare a child for COVID-19 vaccination?<\/strong><\/p>\n Before the visit:<\/p>\n Support your child during the vaccine visit, possibly bringing \u00a0his or her favorite toy to comfort them during the vaccination. If your child is older, you can have an honest conversation, explaining that shots can pinch or sting, but that it won\u2019t hurt for long.<\/p>\n During the visit:<\/p>\n After the visit:<\/p>\n Your child might experience mild reactions from the vaccine shot, such as pain at the injection spot, a rash, or a mild fever. These reactions are normal and will soon go away. Learn more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 6. Will the COVID-19 vaccine enable my child go back to school, sports, and other activities?<\/strong><\/p>\n It is expected that when enough people are protected from the coronavirus, the risk of infection will begin to decline. Vaccines, along with mask-wearing, physical distancing, and other precautions will help ensure your child\u2019s gradual return to school, sports, and other group activities in the future.<\/p>\n 7. What is v-safe <\/strong><\/p>\n V-safe<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a free, smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after your child receives a COVID-19 vaccination. Through v-safe, you can report side effects your child may experience and v-safe reminds you to get your child\u2019s second dose.<\/p>\n How iPatientCare can help pediatricians?<\/strong><\/p>\n iPatientCare offers a full suite of innovative healthcare technology products and value-added services that help pediatricians improve the health of their young patients by enhancing the care through care management, coordination, and analytics. iPatientCare\u2019s solutions include remote patient monitoring, patent engagement, and a customizable Pediatric EHR<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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