Protect Children and Teens from COVID-19
Written by COVID-19 NEWS on March 20, 2022
Children Can Get COVID-19
Some children with COVID-19 feel fine.
Some children with COVID-19 feel bad.
Some children with COVID-19 get really sick.
Children can spread COVID-19 to family and other people.
COVID-19 vaccination for children is important
COVID-19 vaccines help keep children from getting really sick from COVID-19.
Everyone ages 5 years and older should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination helps protect children and their families.
COVID-19 vaccination helps keep children safer in school.
COVID-19 vaccination for children is safe
COVID-19 vaccination is safe for children.
Children cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine.
After children get the COVID-19 vaccine
Some children will feel fine after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some children may feel sick after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some children may feel tired after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Your child should feel better in a few days.
Call your doctor if you are worried about how your child feels.
Children 5 years and older should get the COVID-19 vaccine
Your child can get the COVID-19 vaccine even if they have health problems.
Things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children
Teens get the same size dose as adults.
Children get a smaller dose that is the right size for them.
Everyone ages 12 years and older should also get a booster shot.
Finding the COVID-19 vaccine for your child is easy
The COVID-19 vaccine is free.
Ask your doctor or a local pharmacy, clinic, or health department if they have the COVID-19 vaccine for your child or teen.
Text your ZIP code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens near you.
