COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids: Q + A with Dr. Andrea Singh
Dr. Andrea Singh, MD is a pediatrician and a mom of two boys. In this video, she answers questions from parents about the COVID-19 vaccine available for kids age 5-11.

COVID-19 is still spreading. That's why getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for your child's health. It also helps make sure that your kids can keep being part of in-person activities that are so important for their physical and mental health. The COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective. Take your questions and concerns to your child's health care provider. They are there to help you.

Jump to a question:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Why do my kids need to get vaccinated? Isn’t me being vaccinated enough?
01:14 Have enough studies been done on the vaccine? It feels new.
02:15 What is the size of the dose? What about a small 5 year-old or a larger 11 year-old?
03:16 What kinds of side effects can happen after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? How does that compare to getting COVID-19 disease?
04:23 What are COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases?
05:20 Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for young girls? Does the vaccine cause infertility?
06:15 How do mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) work?
07:09 Why do pediatricians keep pushing getting vaccinated?
07:57 How does vaccination change COVID-19 close contacts at school or activities?
08:54 My kids hate shots. Any tips for preparing them?
10:22 When should I bring in my child to get vaccinated?
11:44 The discussions around COVID-19 vaccines have been complicated. Where should parents go for accurate information?
12:37 Thank you!

Take your questions and concerns to your child's health care provider. Get reliable information from websites like:

www.healthychildren.org
www.CDC.gov
www.mn.gov/vaxforkids

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