There are many myths around the vaccination against Covid-19 in children, which is why some resistance has been generated in parents or caregivers who think that it can harm them at some point.
However, Dr. Eduardo López Medina, a pediatrician and pediatric infectologist at our institution, affirms that vaccination in children is very safe and this is confirmed by all the studies that exist in this regard, “the experiences that have been had in China and South America , specifically in Chile, with the vaccine, have been successful and are studies that have a surveillance system for adverse events that have not generated any warning signs,” said Dr. López Medina.
And precisely to clear up the doubts that exist in this regard, the pediatrician answered the following questions:
Why vaccinate them?
Because we must protect them. All vaccines have been shown to help prevent complications from the coronavirus, so the recommendation is to get vaccinated. Although many children have mild symptoms, there is a significant percentage that is severely affected by Covid-19, which is why vaccination is important. “There is the long COVID, which is when children after suffering from the disease are left with discomfort, decay, depression and there is the multisystemic inflammatory syndrome, a condition that inflames different organs of the children,” said Dr. Eduardo López.
What vaccines are being used in minors?
Children between the ages of 3 and 12 are receiving the Sinovac vaccine and those over 12 are receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Two doses are applied 28 days apart.
What symptoms do children have when vaccinated?
They may have some soreness and redness in the area where the vaccine was given and some fever for a couple of days.
How safe is vaccination for pregnant mothers?
They are safe, there are studies that indicate so and by getting vaccinated, they are preventing complications in case there is contagion.
Is a third dose necessary for children?
We don’t know, but not right now. Two doses are currently being given, with a difference of 28 days between the first and second.
When a child is infected, how long should you wait to get vaccinated?
You must wait until the children can come out of their isolation. However, the recommendation is to wait three months for vaccination.
What care should be taken at the end of the year festivities?
All established security protocols must be followed: wear a face mask, wash your hands constantly, use antibacterial liquids or gels, maintain physical distance, and get vaccinated. “These recommendations are also valid for adults. Everyone must maintain the protocols ”.
Myths to demolish with the vaccine in children
- It can cause fertility problems in the future. It is a myth, it is biologically impossible for this to occur. The vaccine does not enter our DNA.
- Covid-19 is negligible in children. False. The disease in them is more and more frequent and there is more affectation in their organism.