When will 12-15 year olds be vaccinated

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

The COVID-19 vaccine for children is safe and effective. It has undergone rigorous review, and now has been authorized by FDA and recommended by CDC for children between the ages of 5 to 11 years, after thorough testing for safety in thousands of children.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine 12 and older the same as for adults?

Adolescents ages 12 years and older receive the same dosage of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as adults.

Can 16 year olds get the COVID-19 booster?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed suit and recommended boosters for everyone 16 and older. As with those 18 and older, people ages 16 and 17 receive a 30-microgram dose of Pfizer, the same as the first two shots. The booster can be given six months after a second shot.

How old do you have to be to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

CDC recommends everyone ages 5 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19.

Can children get the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine?

Right now, children and adolescents 5 to under 18 in the U.S. can only receive the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine from Pfizer BioNTech. People 18 years and up can get either COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer BioNTech) or the viral vector vaccine (Johnson & Johnson).

Is remdesivir approved for use in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat COVID-19?

Remdesivir is used to treat people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who are in a hospital.
Remdesivir is approved for use in adults and children at least 12 years old who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms).

Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?

On November 2, 2021, vaccine eligibility expanded to everyone in the United States ages 5 and older.

Can everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine now?

Availability of Vaccines COVID-19 vaccines are widely accessible in the United States. Everyone ages 5 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone at no cost, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

Can 17 year olds get the COVID-19 booster?

Who is not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?

Children younger than age 5 years are not eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at this time unless part of a clinical trial. Children and adolescents younger than age 18 years are not eligible to receive the Moderna or Janssen COVID-19 vaccines at this time.

Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine for older adults?

Tips on How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

Contact your state or local health department for more information.
Ask a family member or friend to help with scheduling an appointment.
Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or community health center if they provide vaccines.

Which groups will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine in phase 2?

Phase 2 includes all other persons aged ≥16 years not already recommended for vaccination in Phases 1a, 1b, or 1c. Currently, in accordance with recommended age and conditions of use (1), any authorized COVID-19 vaccine may be used.

Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying condition?

People with underlying medical conditions can receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they have not had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of the ingredients in the vaccine. Learn more about vaccination considerations for people with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination is an important consideration for adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions because they are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Who should not take the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?

If you have had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (such as polyethylene glycol), you should not get this vaccine. If you had a severe allergic reaction after getting a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, you should not get another dose of an mRNA vaccine.

Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you are obese?

The Obesity Society strongly recommends that people with obesity get a COVID-19 vaccine. There is clear evidence that the effectiveness of the approved vaccines is similar in patients with or without obesity. All three FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are equally effective.

Should you get the Covid vaccine if you have an autoimmune disease?

The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance recommends that people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic disease (which includes lupus) get the vaccine unless they have an allergy to an ingredient in the vaccine.

Are people with autoimmune diseases considered high risk for COVID-19?

Researchers have reported higher rates of severe COVID-19 and death in people with autoimmune disease than in the general population. It is unclear whether this is attributable to the autoimmune disease, the immunosuppressive medications taken to treat it, or both.

Is having a heart condition considered as high risk for COVID-19?

Having heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, and possibly high blood pressure (hypertension) can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19.