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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

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Last summer looked very different for most families. This year, many parents have been hoping for the return of summer camps, team sports and maybe even family getaways, and with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receiving Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for ages 12 and older, that could be a very real possibility. Now many children have the opportunity to protect themselves and others against coronavirus and get back to some of their previous activities soon.

Of course, any decision relating to your child’s health and well-being will come with some questions. Here are answers to the more commonly asked coronavirus vaccine questions.

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