Do children from 5 years old who have had COVID-19 need to be vaccinated? -Life Health

Parents of children 5 years and older seeking expert advice on whether to agree or refuse to be vaccinated when their child already has COVID-19?

In this regard, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, former Head of Pediatrics Department, Bach Mai Hospital said: For me personally, in principle, having been infected is having antibodies, usually without injection. But recently some studies abroad show that, if you plan to get the shot again, at least 3 months after getting the disease. There are also documents that suggest that after 6 months of infection, most recently there are documents that recommend after 8 months.

Get vaccinated against COVID-19. (Illustration).

Scientifically, when the antibody has to drop, the injection will have an effect. When infected, antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 increased after recovery. As for how long the antibody stays there remains to be studied.

All vaccines follow this principle. In the case of children, if they want to be vaccinated again, at least after 3 months of illness. Be more careful, see if the child’s antibodies are okay, you can take him to the doctor.

The State recommends that all children of the age can be vaccinated, parents should take their children to be screened, tell the doctor about the child’s condition and progress, the screening doctor will advise the child. whether you should inject or not inject, or postpone.

Dr. Dang Thanh Huyen, Deputy Head of the National Expanded Immunization Office emphasized: According to the guidelines of the World Health Organization and the guidance of the Ministry of Health, cases of COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-infected patients 2 are asymptomatic, when the isolation period is over, vaccination against COVID-19 can be performed.

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, it is necessary to vaccinate against COVID-19 for people who have had the disease.

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

The current COVID-19 vaccine is widely vaccinated for subjects aged 5 years and older, but people with underlying medical conditions, obesity, etc. are the priority groups to receive this vaccine to minimize risk. risk of serious illness and death.

According to the Ministry of Health, the vaccine given to children aged 5-11 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.

With many parents worried about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on reproduction, genetics or long-term reactions, experts confirmed that the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause any harm. affect the child’s genetics or reproductive system.