Department of Medicine by Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health Advise parents to observe symptoms of children aged 5-11 years following receiving the vaccine once morest Covid-19 (Pfizer) formula for children. After taking your child to get the Pfizer pediatric vaccine Observe symptoms 30 minutes following injection. Refrain from exercise. and strenuous activities
Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Medical Department, said that according to the Ministry of Public Health’s policy, the importance of children aged 5-11 years is to build immunity once morest COVID-19. Prevent serious illness and death including returning to the education system at school Promote inclusive and equal education Stimulate development and social skills at the voluntary basis of the parents and the discretion of the doctor Parents need to be on the lookout for side effects following vaccination in children 5-11 years old. Symptoms that may occur following Pfizer vaccination include pain, swelling, redness at the injection site, headache, fatigue, and fever. Therefore, before vaccination should be prepared. baby get ready Eat normal food and water. get enough rest
Dr. Adisai Phattatang, director of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, revealed that so far The hospital did not find any serious side effects in this group of children. But it is also important to observe symptoms at least 30 minutes following injection at the vaccination site. As for the common side effects following vaccination found less than those of older children and adults. Such symptoms can resolve on their own when taking antipyretics and taking adequate rest. Parents should supervise their child not to exercise, climb, run, swim, or do strenuous exercise for 7 days to prevent myocardial infarction. If severe symptoms occur following vaccination, including chest pain, rapid breathing, easy tiredness, palpitations, fever over 39 degrees Celsius, severe headache, vomiting, inability to eat or lethargy, unconscious, seek immediate medical attention. to treat and monitor symptoms After vaccination, children still need to wash their hands. wear a mask and maintain distance according to general principles of prevention of COVID-19 is the most important thing
Source: Department of Medical Services
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