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Jun 10, 2021 · The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has been approved for 12 to 15 year-olds in Britain. The UK's medicine regulator, the MHRA, says the injections are "safe and effective" for children in that age...
- UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds - BBC News
The UK regulator has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech...
- UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds - BBC News
- What Is Covid-19 Or Coronavirus?
- Eligibility and Timing of Vaccination
- Risk of Covid-19 Infection
- Protection from The Vaccine
- Consent
- Side Effects
- Can You Catch Covid-19 from The Vaccine?
- What to Do Next
- If You Are Not Well When Your Appointment Is Due
- How Covid-19 Is Spread
COVID-19 is a very infectious respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Very few children and young people with COVID-19 infection go on to have severe disease. There is no cure for COVID-19 although some newly tested treatments do help to reduce the risk of complications.
The NHS is offering COVID-19 vaccine to children and young people aged 12 to 17 years. Young people at greater risk of serious illness if they catch COVID-19 will need 2 doses of vaccine, 8 weeks apart. All other young people will be offered 2 doses of vaccine 12 weeks apart.
The children and young people at greater risk include those living with serious conditions such as: 1. cancers (such as leukaemia or lymphoma) 2. diabetes 3. serious heart problems 4. chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including poorly controlled asthma 5. kidney, liver or a gut disease 6. lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (stero...
The COVID-19 vaccination will reduce the chance of you suffering from COVID-19 disease. It may take a few weeks for your body to build up some protection from the vaccine. You should get good protection from the first dose. Having a second dose should give you longer lasting protection. Like all medicines, no vaccine is completely effective – some ...
You will probably want to share information about the vaccine with your parents and discuss it together. If you are being offered the vaccination at school, you may be given a consent form that your parent or guardian should sign giving permission for you to have the vaccination. The school immunisation team will be able to answer any questions you...
Common side effects
Like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects. Most of these are mild and short term, and not everyone gets them. With the vaccine we use in under-18s, side effects are more common with the second dose. Very common side effects include: 1. having a painful, heavy feeling and tenderness in the arm where you had your injection. This tends to be worst around 1 to 2 days after the vaccination 2. feeling tired 3. headache 4. general aches, or mild flu like symptoms You can rest and take para...
Less common side effects
Recently, cases of inflammation of the heart (called myocarditis or pericarditis) have been reported very rarely after COVID-19 vaccines. Most of these cases have been in younger men and usually a few days after the second vaccination. Most people recovered and felt better following rest and simple treatments.
You cannot catch COVID-19 from the vaccine but it is possible to have caught COVID-19 and not have the symptoms until after your vaccination appointment. The most important symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of any of the following: 1. a new continuous cough 2. a high temperature 3. a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell If...
Your record card will show the details of the first dose. You will be offered a second dose after 8 or 12 weeks. You will be advised on the right timing for your second dose to help give the best, and longest lasting protection for you.
You should not attend a vaccine appointment if you are self-isolating or waiting for a COVID-19 test. Ideally you should wait 12 weeks after having a positive COVID-19 test or at least 4 weeks if you are at higher risk.
COVID-19 is spread through droplets breathed out from the nose or mouth, particularly when speaking or coughing. It can also be picked up by touching your eyes, nose and mouth after contact with contaminated objects and surfaces. You must still follow any national or local restrictions and: 1. where advised wear a face mask 2. wash your hands regul...
Jun 4, 2021 · The UK regulator has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children aged 12-15, saying it is safe and effective in this age group and the benefits outweigh any risks.
Sep 20, 2021 · The Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is "safe, well tolerated" and produces a "robust" antibody immune response in children aged five to 11, according to the findings of a US trial. The...
Jun 4, 2021 · The UK regulator has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in children aged 12-15, saying it is safe and effective in this age group and the benefits outweigh any risks. The MHRA said...
Sep 3, 2021 · The available evidence indicates that the individual health benefits from COVID-19 vaccination are small in those aged 12 to 15 years who do not have underlying health conditions which put...
Nov 3, 2021 · 20 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12. Kids 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine. Pediatric experts share answers to parents’ questions as they consider vaccinating their child. November 3, 2021 10:59 AM. Author | Beata Mostafavi
