Pediatric vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna are now available at our clinic, and you can call us at 206-324-9360 to schedule an appointment for your child.
As we have always done, we provide new COVID-19 services to the Native community first.
Keep reading for answers to frequently asked questions about pediatric COVID-19 vaccines. ↓
Does my child actually need to get vaccinated for COVID-19?
Yes. Kids are susceptible to COVID-19 and they’re no less likely to catch the virus than adults. New variants, like Omicron, have dramatically increased hospitalizations and the overall number of cases among children.
Vaccines are very effective at preventing hospitalizations, which Native youth are three times more likely to experience than their non-Hispanic white peers as a result of systemic inequities. Vaccinating kids also help slow the transmission of the virus to Elders, babies, and loved ones throughout the community.
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for kids?
Created specifically for toddlers and young children, pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children aged six months and older.
Kids may experience familiar short-term side effects like soreness, headaches, and fever, but symptoms typically go away within a few days.
What vaccines have been approved for youth?
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna have been authorized by public health officials for children aged six months and older.
A continually updated chart of authorized vaccines by age group is available on the CDC’s website.
Which vaccine should my child get?
All of the authorized vaccines are safe and effective. They differ from one another when it comes to the number of doses needed and how long it takes to gain full protection.
How can my child get vaccinated?
Children can get COVID-19 vaccines during regular primary care visits and at Family Saturdays, our biweekly pediatric clinic and family health fair.
Does my child need a booster shot?
All children five or older who are at least five months past their second dose should get a COVID-19 booster. For more detailed information, please visit the CDC’s website.
Will I have to pay anything?
You will not be charged for a COVID-19 vaccine at SIHB.