Side Effects: They Are Normal

Children may experience mild side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The side effects should go away within a few days.

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine side effects, visit the links below:

CDC — Possible Side Effects After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine

CDC, V-Safe — How to Add Dependents to V-Safe

Resources & Tools

For more resources to help you and your loved ones stay safe through COVID, visit the links below:

CDC — COVID-19 Toolkit for People with Disabilities

HHS — COVID-19 Toolkit for People with Disabilities

NY OPWDD — COVID-19 In Plain Language

VaxFacts DDNY

Family Voices — Coronavirus Information and Resources

CDC — Tips for Talking to Your Child about COVID

CDC — Making Shots Less Stressful for Your Child

RFK Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center — VaxFacts DDNY

The resources listed in this toolkit are frequently updated. To access the online version of this toolkit with clickable links:

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