Preparing Children and Teens for Vaccination

For children and teens, the experience of getting a COVID-19 vaccine will be very similar to the experience of getting routine vaccines.

Talk to your child before vaccination about what to expect.

It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects.

Tell the doctor or nurse about any allergies your child may have.

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