COVID-19

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FAQ's About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Virus

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 disease is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This type of coronavirus has previously not been seen before. It is predominantly a respiratory illness that can affect other organs.
How is COVID-19 transmitted?

You can get COVID-19 through contact with another person who has the virus.
What are the symptoms?
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include:
- Fever or chills; cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue; muscle or body aches
- headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
How can I protect myself and others around me?
The CDC recommends the following ways to keep yourself and others around you safe:

Get Vaccinated
- Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19.
- Once you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
Wear a mask
- If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places, or crowded areas. In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings.
- If you are fully vaccinated and have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may need to keep taking steps to protect yourself, like wearing a mask. Talk to your healthcare provider about steps you can take to manage your health and risks.
Stay 6 feet away from others
- Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
- Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
Cover coughs and sneezes
- If you are wearing a mask: You can cough or sneeze into your mask. Put on a new, clean mask as soon as possible and wash your hands.
- If you are not wearing a mask: Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit. Throw used tissues in the trash.
Clean and disinfect
- Clean high touch surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
Monitor your health daily
- Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.

Moderna

What is the Moderna Vaccine?

The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine that may prevent COVID-19. There is no FDA-approved vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
Who should get the Moderna Vaccine?

FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older
Who should not get the Moderna Vaccine?
You should not get the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
- had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
- had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine
How is the Moderna Vaccine given?

The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the muscle.

The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine vaccination series is 2 doses given 1 month apart.

If you receive one dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of the same vaccine 1 month later to complete the vaccination series.

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Pfizer

What is the Pfizer Vaccine?

The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older under an Emergency Use
Authorization (EUA).
What should you mention to your vaccination provider before you get the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine?
Tell the vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if
you:
- have any allergies
- have a fever
- have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
- are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- are breastfeeding
- have received another COVID-19 vaccine
Who should get the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine?

FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 16 years of age and older.
Who should not get the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine?
You should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
- had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
- had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine.
How is the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine given?
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the
- muscle.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine vaccination series is 2 doses given 3 weeks apart.
- If you receive one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of this same vaccine 3 weeks later to complete the vaccination series.