Vaccination for children 5 – under 12 years old: What do parents need to prepare?

Doctor Bach Thi Chinh, Medical Director of VNVC Immunization System, said under the guidance of Ministry of HealthChildren from 5 to under 12 years old will receive 1 of 2 vaccines. Vaccine Comirnaty (another name: Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine) used for children from 5 to under 12 years of age, approved by the Ministry of Health with conditions for urgent needs in the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic, each dose is 0.2 ml contains 10 mcg of vaccine mRNA Covid-19

Spikevax vaccine (Moderna Covid-19 vaccine) has been approved by the Ministry of Health with conditions for use in children from 6 to under 12 years old for urgent needs in the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic. Each pediatric dose is 0.25 ml containing 50 mcg of Covid-19 mRNA vaccine

Give your child enough water to drink

Doctor Chinh advised parents, before taking their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, they should pay attention to ensure that their children eat and drink properly, to avoid hunger and thirst before the injection.

Children can drink many types of water. Parents need for children drink enough water such as filtered water, smoothies, coconut water, juice… especially on the day of Covid-19 vaccination. Many studies show that when you have enough water, the body will easily overcome fatigue or muscle soreness.

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“Nutrition Good will help create full immunity for children. However, there are no specific foods that are known to make vaccines better or less effective. Therefore, parents do not need to give their children any special diets or foods before giving them the Covid-19 vaccine,” said Doctor Chinh.

In addition, parents should prepare the child with all required documents and bring the child’s immunization record.

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Parents should prepare and provide sufficient information about the child’s health for the screening doctor such as:

Current health status of the child: Does the child have an acute illness, a fever, or a progressive chronic illness?

History of congenital disease, chronic disease, primary or acquired immunodeficiency, currently taking any medications?

How long ago was the history of Covid-19 disease, any treatment or complications? (such as injectable myositis, pericarditis)

Any history of allergies, severe/severe reactions to other drugs, foods, chemicals or vaccines?

Does the child have a blood clotting disorder?

Has your child had a severe reaction to other vaccines?

Has the child ever fainted in connection with an injection?

According to Doctor Chinh, the above information is very important so that medical staff can make appropriate decisions in contraindications, transfer or be careful when giving Covid-19 vaccine to children and have a follow-up plan. carefully after injection.