What are the common side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on children?

What are the most common reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine in children?

Reactions were reported most frequently on the day after vaccination for both doses. The most frequently reported reactions after either dose were injection site pain, fatigue, and headache. Fever was more frequently reported after dose 2 (4,001; 13.4%) than dose 1 (3,350; 7.9%).

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Tens of millions of children and teens ages 5 through 17 years have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and ongoing safety monitoring shows that COVID-19 vaccination continues to be safe for children and teens. Reported side effects tend to be mild, temporary and like those experienced after routine vaccination.

Is the children's Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine different than the adult one?

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 years has the same active ingredients as the vaccine given to people ages 12 years and older but contains a lower dose (10 micrograms) than the vaccine used for older children and adults (30 micrograms).

What should I do if my child has side effects after COVID-19 vaccination?

If your child has a fever or achiness after vaccination, you can give them a non-aspirin pain reliever like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help them feel better. If they have pain at the injection site, placing a clean, cool washcloth on the area can help.

When will my COVID-19 vaccine side effects go away?

Side effects can affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

Is it normal to have side effects after second COVID-19 vaccine?

Side effects after your second shot may be more intense than the ones you experienced after your first shot. These side effects are normal signs that your body is building protection and should go away within a few days.

Can I choose which COVID-19 vaccine I get?

Yes, depending on your age, you can choose which COVID-19 vaccine to get. For adults ages 18 years and older, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) are preferred over Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. You may get J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations.

Currently, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to children ages 5 through 17 years old.

Learn more about your COVID-19 vaccination, including how to find a vaccination location, what to expect at your appointment, and more.

Can kids get the second vaccine if they had COVID-19 in between?

Should children and teens who have previously been infected with COVID-19 get vaccinated? Emerging evidence indicates that people can get added protection by getting vaccinated after having been infected with COVID-19. So, even if a child has had COVID-19, they should still get vaccinated. Related page:

Can you mix COVID-19 vaccines?

Mixing and matching is OK for boosters Through the FDA's authorization and the CDC's recommendation, heterologous boosting—aka “mixing and matching”—is allowed with a single dose of any of the authorized COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect the heart of children?

Can COVID vaccines affect the heart? Hansen: For most kids, the vaccine will have no effect on their heart. But health officials are monitoring very rare occurrences of myocarditis and pericarditis after vaccination.

What are the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?

The most commonly reported side effects were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever.

Why should my children and teens get vaccinated against COVID-19?

COVID-19 can make children and teens very sick and sometimes requires treatment in a hospital. Getting eligible children and teens vaccinated against COVID-19 can help keep them from getting really sick if they do get COVID-19, including protecting them from short and long-term complications and hospitalization. Vaccinating children can also help keep them in school or daycare and safely participating in sports, playdates, and other group activities.

The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks. CDC recommends everyone ages 5 years and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. Everyone ages 12 years and older should also get a COVID-19 booster shot.

What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)?

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition associated with COVID-19 where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.

Does having fever, body pain, and swollen lymph nodes after the COVID-19 vaccine mean I am sick?

These symptoms do not mean you are sick. They signal that your immune system is responding to the shot and building up protection against the coronavirus.

What are the some of the common side effects of the COVID-19 spike protein vaccine?

More common Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I had COVID-19?

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19.

Do vaccinated people who got COVID-19 have more COVID-19 antibodies?

Lab research suggests that people with hybrid immunity make higher levels of virus-fighting antibodies than people who've been either vaccinated or infected. Their antibodies are also more potent than those in people who've only gotten their initial COVID-19 vaccines.

When can I get a booster shot after having had COVID-19?

According to the CDC, after a COVID-19 infection, you can get a booster if:

Your symptoms have resolved.
You’ve isolated for the recommended period of time.
It has been 3 months (90 days) since you received monoclonal antibodies.

What is the best vaccine for COVID-19?

In most situations, mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) are preferred over the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for primary and booster vaccination due to the risk of serious adverse events.

Is it safe for women to take the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend most adult women receive a two-shot primary series of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, followed by a booster dose at least five months after the last primary dose.

Is it safe to take the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?

For many people, the benefits of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine outweigh the risks. It's effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19, and it's the only single-dose option available. However, you'll still need to get a booster shot 2 months later.

When do COVID-19 vaccine side effects appear?

You probably experienced COVID-19 vaccine side effects fairly quickly when you had your initial injections. The same is true for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots: Most people notice side effects within the first 24 hours. The symptoms typically only last a day or two. Some people don't notice any side effects.

What are the possible side effects of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines?

Possible side effects: Pain, redness, or swelling at the site where the shot was administered, and/or tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, or nausea throughout the rest of the body. If these side effects occur, they should go away in a few days. A few side effects are serious, but rare.

Is it normal that I feel tired after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?

One third involved fatigue after one dose, while 56% reported fatigue after a second dose. Headaches were reported by 27% after the dose, compared to 46% after the second. Injection site pain, fatigue or headaches usually occurred within the first week after vaccination.