![]() CDC also has resources on credible vaccine information, and support for teens and young adults facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know is considering adolescent COVID-19 vaccination, talk with your pediatrician or family physician about the benefits of vaccination. In addition to preventing severe illness, COVID-19 vaccines will help adolescents safely return to doing the things they love – whether that’s school, sports and other extracurricular activities, or socializing with friends. But as more people become eligible for vaccination, we have reason to be hopeful. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many people, including adolescents. Side effects are typically normal signs that the body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. ![]() Side effects were generally consistent with those experienced by people ages 16-25 years. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was found to be safe and effective in adolescents between the ages of 12-15 years in clinical trials. Yet, adolescent vaccination has been met with mixed reactions, with some parents eager to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, and others expressing hesitancy. Vaccinating adolescents is an important step toward stopping the spread of COVID-19. Authorization also comes as young people make up a rising proportion of new coronavirus cases in the United States. Additionally, CDC recently announced that fully vaccinated people, including adolescents, no longer need to wear masks in most situations. These announcements come as many families are looking forward to summer plans, including camp, youth sports, and travel. ![]() On May 14, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued an interim recommendation in support of the EUA for the prevention of COVID-19 in adolescents ages 12-15 years. On May 10, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for use in adolescents ages 12-15 years.
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