• People with a known COVID-19 exposure should wait until their quarantine is over. However, if they live in a group setting, such as a homeless shelter, they may be vaccinated during the quarantine period. What side effects might my child have from the vaccine? Adolescents appear to experience side effects similar to those of adults. Some have no side effects, while others develop one or more of the following: • Pain at the injection site • Fatigue • Headache • Fever • Muscle or joint pain
As with adults, kids are more likely to have side effects after the second dose, and the symptoms typically fade within a day or two. If your child is uncomfortable after getting the vaccine, it’s fine to give a dose
Clinical trials are currently evaluating COVID-19 vaccines in children as young as 6 months. of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. We don’t recommend giving pain relief medication before the shot to prevent side effects. Does my fully vaccinated child need to continue taking precautions?
The rapid spread of the Delta variant led many public health agencies to update their guidance on this issue. The California Department of Public Health currently advises everyone to wear a mask in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends indoor masking in areas of “substantial or high transmission.” Masks continue to be mandatory in health care facilities and on public transportation, such as planes and buses. ¶ More information is available on the California Department of Public Health website and the CDC website. Reprinted, with permission, from ucsfbenioffchildrens.org.
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