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December 2021
Volume 8 | Issue No. 52
The C0VID-19 vaccine is too new for me to trust.
Some people think the COVID-19 vaccine was developed too quickly, but it wasn't. Before the
novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, scientists researched similar coronaviruses called
SARS and MERS. This research provided the head start needed to develop the COVID-19
vaccination. mRNA vaccines, like Pfizer and Moderna, are backed by decades of research.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for children ages 5 to 11. It's important to
note that doses are about one-third of the adult dose.
Kids are resilient. If they get C0VID-19 they'll be alright. ..
There are a variety of "long-haul" symptoms your child can experience after having COVID-19
such as: brain fog, fatigue, weak muscles, mood changes and more. COVID-19 vaccines are
the best way to protect your family against COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions, including
long-haul COVID.
Children 5 to 11 are now eligible for the low-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has
been rigorously tested and proven to be 91 % effective in protecting against the COVID-19 virus.
Protect yourself, your family, and your community. Long-term protection from COVID-19 beats
possible short-term side effects. Side effects after the shot, such as fever, chills, and soreness at
the injection site are normal and mean the body is building immunity against COVID-19.
Where can I get my child vaccinated?
The Lafayette County Health Department offers the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11
during walk-in clinics every Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more about vaccines:
https://covidvaccine.mo.gov /facts/
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