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Protect Your Child from COVID-19 with a Safe, Effective Vaccine

Children under age 5 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. This means almost everyone living in the United States can now be vaccinated. And anyone over the age of 5 is eligible for both vaccines and boosters.

Children under the age of 5 are now able to get the COVID-19 Vaccine.

Children under the age of 5 are now able to get the COVID-19 Vaccine.

As a parent, you may have questions about how COVID-19 vaccines work and if they are the right option for your family. Remember that these vaccines are safe. 

A vaccine can keep your family from getting COVID-19. The vaccine can also protect you from severe illness if you catch the virus. 

As you prepare to send your child back to school over the next few months, it is important your child is up to date on their vaccines. That includes the COVID-19 vaccine. Up to date means your child has received all doses in a primary vaccine series, and a booster if eligible.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to these questions can help you make the best decision about the vaccines for you child.

Read on to learn more. 

Talk to your child's care team.

If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, your child’s care team can help. You can also read more about COVID-19 vaccines on Together.

Key Points

  • Children under age 5 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
  • COVID-19 vaccines have been thoroughly tested.
  • COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility.
  • Serious side effects from the COVID-19 vaccines are very rare. The vaccine is safer than a COVID-19 infection.
  • COVID-19 vaccines don’t change your DNA.


Reviewed: June 2022