How to prepare a child for COVID-19 vaccination? The pediatrician explains
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Vaccination of children aged 16-5 against COVID-11 begins on December 19. Before we register your child and go to a selected medical facility for vaccination, there are a few important things to remember. How to prepare a child for vaccination? We explain.

  1. Children are becoming more and more ill with COVID-19 and the infection is not always mild. Many little patients end up in the hospital. Even infants get sick
  2. Vaccinations of children aged 5-11 will start in the coming days. You should prepare well for vaccination. The pediatrician advises you on how to do this
  3. You should not be afraid of side effects. In most cases, they resemble the symptoms of a cold and pass within a few days at most
  4. More information can be found on the TvoiLokony home page

The current wave of the pandemic also has no mercy for the youngest. More and more children under the age of 12 get sick and end up in hospitals. That is why specialists recommend vaccinating children. When qualified by a physician, children will receive Comirnata (Pfizer) vaccine, which will be administered in 1/3 of the adult dose. – It has been shown that this 1/3 of the dose, due to the fact that children have a more efficient immune system, gives the same response measured with antibodies as administering a 30 ml dose to adults – explains Dr. n. med. Ernest Kuchar, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist.

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Vaccinating children against COVID-19. Observation is the most important thing

Before we bring a child for vaccination, it is worth remembering that just before the procedure, the doctor will interview the parent and assess the child’s general health. Therefore, it is good to observe the child a few days before the planned vaccination and pay attention to ailments such as coughing, high temperature or diarrhea. Before the visit itself, you should Prepare important information about your medications, chronic diseases, allergies and previous immunizations.

– It’s also a good idea preparing a list of possible questions – talking to a doctor is the best opportunity to dispel doubts, e.g. about symptoms after vaccination – advises Dr. Ernest Kuchar.

At the end, things that seem obvious, but we do not always remember – for vaccination, the child should be dressed in clothes that are easy to take off and put on. You should also take the child’s health book with you.

  1. Check it out: How do I enroll my 5-11 year old child for COVID-19 vaccination?

Vaccinating children against COVID-19. How to respond to side effects?

Dr. Ernest Kuchar also informs you about what can happen after vaccination and what possible side effects may occur.

– The vaccine uses the natural mechanisms of immunity, therefore pain at the vaccination site or redness are normal symptoms, as are frequent general symptoms, temporary weakness, headaches, muscle aches and fever. These symptoms should disappear within a maximum of two days and are not disturbing – says the specialist.

He also adds that if the child does not feel well after vaccination, you can give what the child usually gets with similar symptoms and what he tolerates well. Administration of ibuprofen or paracetamol four hours after vaccination has no effect on vaccine immunity. We give the dose as usual (i.e. appropriate to the age and weight of the child).

Do you want to test your COVID-19 immunity after vaccination? Have you been infected and want to check your antibody levels? See the COVID-19 immunity test package, which you will perform at Diagnostics network points.

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