When the COVID-19 vaccine became available to teenagers in Canada back in May of 2021, many parents rejoiced. After all, being vaccinated is highly protective against the nasty virus, which has now taken the lives of more than 27,000 people in Canada, and infected more than 1.5 million of us. Widespread use of the vaccine is also a key element of the larger plan to end the pandemic.
But now that it’s almost time for younger kids the get the COVID-19 vaccine, parents have questions. Here are some answers.
What do we know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in kids aged 5 to 11"
At the moment, only one vaccine manufacturer, Pfizer, has discussed the results of its studies on how the vaccine works in school-aged kids. In a press release published in September 2021, the company said that its trials showed the vaccine had a ?favorable safety profile? and ?robust neutralizing antibody responses” in children aged five to 11. Put simply, it was found to be highly safe and effective in that it created the necessary antibodies, just as it does in adolescents and adults. It was also well-tolerated as far as side effects?no new side effects were identified. Such good news!
Will kids need one vaccination or two" 
Parents of needle-phobic little ones will inevitably be wondering if their child will need one shot or two. Kids are small and light, so do they really need two doses"
Pfizer said that in its study, which was conducted on 2,250 kids age...