Two Doses of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Safe and Effective Among School-Aged Children
New data suggests that two doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine among school-aged children can safely and effectively reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and COVID-19 related hospitalizations. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that children aged 5 to 11 who were vaccinated for COVID-19 did not experience serious adverse reactions, including a diagnosis of myocarditis or multisystem inflammatory syndrome recurrence.
The study also looked at hospitalizations due to coronavirus among children.[0] Significantly more likely to receive increased oxygen support or be admitted to the intensive care unit were those under five years old who tested positive for a second virus, such as a cold.[1] Among hospitalized children, those with multiple infections had a higher risk of severe respiratory illness than those who tested negative for other viruses.[2]
Experts say that the findings are further evidence of why it is important that children remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.[2] A study published in the International Journal of Vaccine Theory, Practice, and Research also warned that underreporting of adverse events linked to COVID-19 vaccination is caused by clinical, political, systemic, and media factors, leading to misguided recommendations by authorities.[3]
For those dealing with multiple viruses, pediatrician Dr. Rachel Pearson has a message of hope. “Like so many parents out there, you know, my husband and I have been sick all winter. We’ve been sneezing, coughing, had fevers. It’s gross,” she said. “Be patient. Listen to your doctor.”[4]
According to Health Canada, out of 96,432,067 COVID-19 vaccine injections that have been administered, adverse events have been reported by 53,611 people.[3] Approximately 6 out of every 10,000 people who have submitted an adverse event report have reported one or more adverse events.[5] [5]
It is important to remain vigilant and take precautions against the spread of these viruses.[6] Dr. Schaffner cautioned that the winter season is not yet over and that viruses are still present.[7] Let’s keep taking good precautions.[8]
0. “Pediatrics Journal: Severe illnesses seen in kids with respiratory virus, Covid” Abccolumbia.com, 18 Jan. 2023, https://www.abccolumbia.com/2023/01/18/pediatrics-journal-severe-illnesses-seen-in-kids-with-respiratory-virus-covid/
1. “Getting COVID and other viruses at the same time” WTAJ – www.wtaj.com, 18 Jan. 2023, https://www.wtaj.com/news/national-news/getting-covid-and-other-viruses-at-the-same-time/
2. “When young children test positive for Covid-19 and another respiratory virus, their illness may be much more severe, a new study suggests” CNN, 18 Jan. 2023, https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/health/children-covid-respiratory-virus-codetection/index.html
3. “Clinical and Political Factors to Blame for Under-Reporting of COVID Vaccination Adverse Events: Study” The Epoch Times, 24 Jan. 2023, https://www.theepochtimes.com/clinical-and-political-factors-to-blame-for-under-reporting-of-covid-vaccination-adverse-events-study_5006993.html
4. “Your kids are adorable germ vectors. Here’s how often they get your household sick” WMFE, 26 Jan. 2023, https://www.wmfe.org/2023-01-26/your-kids-are-adorable-germ-vectors-heres-how-often-they-get-your-household-sick
5. “New Study Claims COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events Are Underreported” Newsmax, 25 Jan. 2023, https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/covid-vaccines-adverse/2023/01/25/id/1105874
6. “Children with COVID and another viral illness more likely to have severe outcomes, study shows” MLive.com, 17 Jan. 2023, https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2023/01/children-with-covid-and-another-viral-illness-more-likely-to-have-severe-outcomes-study-shows.html
7. “‘Tripledemic’ affecting children the most, study finds” WLNS, 19 Jan. 2023, https://www.wlns.com/here-for-health/tripledemic-affecting-children-the-most-study-finds/
8. “Getting COVID and other virus at same time: Young children are most impacted by ‘tripledemic,’ study finds” CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR, 21 Jan. 2023, https://www.wtvr.com/news/coronavirus/getting-covid-and-other-virus-at-same-time