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Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines

Is the vaccine safe?
Yes. The clinical trial data shows that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for young children, protecting them from getting infected with the virus and preventing against severe illness. All authorized and approved COVID-19 vaccines have undergone – and will continue to undergo – the most comprehensive and intense safety monitoring program in U.S. history to ensure their safety.




Sources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters (Updated January 9, 2023)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adolescents (Updated August 2022)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report (Updated January 5, 2023)
- Food and Drug Administration: FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Children 5 through 11 Years of Age (Updated October 29, 2021)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Choosing Your COVID-19 Booster Shot (Updated January 9, 2023)