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Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in Children 6 months through 5 years of age

How much do you know about COVID-19 vaccinations for young children?

In June 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for use in children as young as 6 months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, expanding eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children. Test your knowledge about COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months through 5 years of age with this short quiz.

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The mom of a 2-year-old boy comes into the pharmacy asking about COVID-19 vaccination of young children. She said her child had COVID about 7 months ago with minimal symptoms, and she doesn’t think he needs the vaccine. She also tells you that her son has no other medical conditions.

Q1: She asks if he needs the COVID-19 vaccine since he already had the infection with no issues, and if so, which vaccines are available for her child. Which statement BEST describes the information you will provide to her. *

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