Parent FAQs: COVID Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds
Dr. Sarah Kemble, state epidemiologist, and Dr. Natascha Ching, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children, answer frequently asked questions from parents below:
Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe for 5 to 11 year olds? What are the risks and benefits that parents should consider?
Why should I vaccinate my child if children don’t get seriously ill?
I’ve heard a lot of scary things about the vaccines causing myocarditis in children.
What is in the vaccines? Is it true that there are heavy metals or other foreign substances?
What should parents expect during vaccination events?
How should parents talk to their children about being vaccinated?