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November 11, 2021

What are the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 5-11?

Families/Kids Vaccines
Chana Davis, PhD

A: The side effects from COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those from flu shots. The most common reactions are pain at the injection site, fatigue, and headache. Symptoms are typically mild to moderate and resolve in 1-2 days. Kids who had already been infected with COVID-19 tend to have fewer side effects. To understand what Read more…

November 11, 2021

La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas sin peligro.

Families/Kids Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo PM-IT
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT

A Recordar: La mayoría de los niños pueden usar las mascarillas con seguridad. Hay muy pocas razones para que los niños estén exentos de llevar una mascarilla en la escuela. 🤔 Hay mucha confusión en torno a quién puede optar a una exención médica de una mascarilla, especialmente cuando los niños están volviendo a la Read more…

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