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Des Moines doctor shares what to expect from COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under

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Des Moines doctor shares what to expect from COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under

Some side effects, such as soreness and minor swelling, are to be expected.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccines are approved for kids under 5. What do parents need to know?

Last week the FDA & CDC gave the green light to these doses. They're anticipated to roll out in our region sometime this week.
Vaccine

What should parents know about under 5 COVID-19 vaccines?

Last week the FDA & CDC gave the green light to these doses. They're anticipated to roll out in our region sometime this week.
Nation World

Shots for tots: COVID vaccinations start for youngest of US children

Roughly 18 million youngsters under 5 are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

The shots will become available this week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months.
Coronavirus

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

The shots will become available as soon as tomorrow, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months.
Vaccine

FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

The FDA's emergency use authorization allows the companies to begin shipping millions of preordered vaccine doses across the country.
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Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine safe for children 6 and older, FDA expert panel says

The FDA's outside experts voted unanimously on Tuesday. If the FDA agrees, it would become the second option for children 6 and older.
Vaccine

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Health authorities are considering whether to order a change in the COVID-19 vaccine recipe for a new round of booster shots in the fall targeting specific variants.
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White House outlines plan for 1st COVID shots for kids under 5

Parents of young children may only need to wait a few more weeks for COVID-19 shots for their kids.
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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

The hope is that an extra shot will shore up COVID-19 protection for kids ages 5 to 11 as infections once again are on the rise.

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Des Moines doctor shares what to expect from COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under

Des Moines doctor shares what to expect from COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under

COVID-19 vaccines are approved for kids under 5. What do parents need to know?

What should parents know about under 5 COVID-19 vaccines?

Shots for tots: COVID vaccinations start for youngest of US children

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5

FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine safe for children 6 and older, FDA expert panel says

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

White House outlines plan for 1st COVID shots for kids under 5

CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

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