Patient Resources: COVID-19 Vaccination

The COVID vaccine has been approved for children 6 months 5 years of age. In our office we are administering the Pfizer vaccine (which is a 3 dose initial series). Alternatively you can go to other sites such as those run by the State or pharmacies.

Vaccinations are now available for all adults and children over the age of 6 months. The studies on these vaccination in children have shown that it is both effective and well-tolerated in the short run. Although long-term studies are not available, given the sophistication and track record of vaccine science, it is very unlikely that any significant late side-effects will result. Certainly receiving the vaccine will be far safer than getting COVID infection. The long-term ramifications of the COVID infection remain to be fully understood but we do know that some children suffer significant health effects.

COVID19 vaccination is approved and safe for mothers who are breastfeeding and for pregnant women.