Children under 12 years old who used to be F0, do they need to be vaccinated against COVID-19?-Life Health

The health sector and related functional sectors are rushing to get ready to deploy the vaccine against COVID-19 for children aged 5 to under 12 years old; study the injection for children from 3-5 years old. However, many parents expressed concern that their F0 children need to be vaccinated again?

Vaccination against COVID-19 for people who are already F0: Necessary

Baby Nguyen Ngoc MK (9 years old, in Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi) has just recovered from F0 for 10 days, K’s mother, Le Mai, expressed concern “come here to vaccinate your child against COVID-19″. from 5 to under 12 years old, should I give my child injections?”

Sharing the same mentality of Ms. Mai, Mr. Nguyen (in Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi) has a child in grade 4 who has just had F0 and his family has recovered. “Some people say they shouldn’t inject, others say they should. injection. My wife and I are also confused.”

Regarding the issue that is of concern to many parents, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien, Director of the National Children’s Hospital, said that contracting COVID-19 is the introduction of a natural virus into the body and the body will react to create new symptoms. antibodies to fight the virus for a certain period of time.

The health sector and related functional sectors are rushing to get ready to deploy the vaccine against COVID-19 for children aged 5 to under 12 years old; Research on injections for children from 3-5 years old

“According to studies, it is similar to after 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the longest time for storing antibodies against the virus is 6-9 months. Therefore, after an F0 child has recovered. From 3 months or more, parents can take their children to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to supplement the antibody levels in their children’s bodies,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien.

Also according to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien: In the current period, the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines is considered to be very good in reducing severe cases and deaths.

At the same time, this pediatric expert added: In the coming trend, the World Health Organization very much wants us to have a wider coverage of the COVID-19 vaccine in the lower age group, if any. Manufacturers’ studies suggest vaccines in children under 5 years of age. Because this is really a vulnerable group of children, the immune system is not yet complete. The new strain is also not clear how…

However, Dr. Dang Thanh Huyen, Deputy Head of the National Expanded Immunization Office emphasized: According to the guidance of the World Health Organization and the guidance of the Ministry of Health, the cases have been infected with COVID-19 or infected SARS-CoV-2 If you have no symptoms, you can get vaccinated against COVID-19 when the isolation period is over.

As we all know, some cases of COVID-19 can be re-infected due to reduced immunity or new strains. Vaccination against COVID-19 focuses on reducing morbidity and mortality from the disease. Therefore, vaccination against COVID-19 for people who have had the disease is necessary.

“However, families can give their children time to recover from COVID-19 and have a good response to the vaccine,” said Dr. Huyen.

How to monitor children after vaccination against COVID-19?

In response to many families’ concerns about whether obese children aged 5- under 12 should be vaccinated against COVID-19? Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hung – Director of Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City emphasized: Vaccination against COVID-19 for children aged 5-11 is essential, bringing many benefits to protect children. rather than harm.

“According to many documents, children in the risk group of obesity, congenital diseases, premature birth, and underweight have a high risk of death, especially when they have not been vaccinated. What are the sequelae left when the children are infected with COVID-19 is clearly too new, we have not yet understood and researched all…” – Dr. Hung said.

Sharing the same view, Dr. Dang Thanh Huyen stated that the current COVID-19 vaccine is widely vaccinated for subjects aged 5 years and older, but those with underlying diseases, obesity, etc. This vaccine should be given priority to reduce the risk of serious illness and death.

To help children feel more comfortable during and after vaccination, vaccination experts recommend that families discuss with their children before vaccination. Give the child a full meal before the injection. Implement 5K regulations at the injection point…

After vaccination, children need to stay at the vaccination site for at least 30 minutes to monitor, detect and promptly handle serious reactions if any… At the same time, families need to continuously monitor their health. children within 28 days after vaccination, especially the first 48 hours.

1. Always have someone to support you 24/7, at least for the first 3 days after vaccination against COVID-19.

2. Do not drink stimulants at least for the first 3 days after vaccination.

3. Ensure adequate nutrition.

4. If you see swelling, redness, pain, small lumps at the injection site: Continue to monitor, if the swelling is large, go to the doctor immediately, do not apply, apply, or apply anything to the painful swelling.

5. Regularly measure body temperature, if any:

a. Fever below 38.5 degrees Celsius: Take off, loosen clothes, apply / wipe with a warm towel on the forehead, armpit pit, groin, drink enough water. Do not let cold. Measure the temperature again after 30 minutes.

b. Fever from 38.5 degrees Celsius or higher: Use antipyretic drugs as directed by medical staff. If the fever cannot be stopped or the fever returns within 2 hours, immediately notify the medical staff and go to the nearest medical facility.

The vaccine against COVID-19 does not affect the baby’s genetics or reproductive system

The Ministry of Health said that the key task is to seriously implement the COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control program in 2022-2023, which focuses mainly on the following contents: ensuring the vaccine coverage rate is achieved. apply for COVID-19 prevention and proactively provide vaccines; Control the spread of COVID-19;

Implement rapid vaccination to complete the 3rd injection for people aged 18 years old (except for subjects with contraindications and not yet time for injection) in the first quarter of 2022; complete the 2nd injection for 12-17 year olds in March 2022; preparing injections for children aged 5-11 years; study the 4th injection and children under 5 years old…

The vaccine given to children 5-11 years of age is the Pfizer vaccine. In the revised decision just issued on March 1, the Ministry of Health allows the injection of Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 with a dose of 0.2 ml.

Faced with the concerns of many parents about the long-term effects of vaccination against COVID-19 on reproduction, genetics or long-term reactions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien affirmed that the COVID-19 vaccine does not affect the child’s genetics or reproductive system.

The director of the National Children’s Hospital explained: The essence of this vaccine is that messenger RNA components – when entering cells, produce proteins, and coordinate with some immune cells to produce antibodies. anti virus. The messenger RNAs do not enter the human genetic cell reservoir. This is a very clear scientific mechanism.

The effects are immediate 5-7-10 days after injection, we should not worry because just like vaccines for older children and adults.