What to know
This page is part of a group of easy-to-read pages about COVID-19.
Children can get COVID-19
Some children with COVID-19 feel fine.
Some children with COVID-19 feel bad.
Some children with COVID-19 get really sick.
Children can spread COVID-19 to family and other people.
COVID-19 vaccination for children can help
COVID-19 vaccines help keep children from getting really sick from COVID-19.
Most adults and many children should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Most adults ages 18 years and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Parents of children ages 6 months to 17 years should discuss the benefits of vaccination with their doctor.
Your child can get an updated COVID-19 vaccine even if they already have other medical conditions.
Children who have already had COVID-19 can still get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccination helps keep children safer in school.
COVID-19 vaccination for children 6 months and older is safe
COVID-19 vaccination is safe for children 6 months and older.
Children cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine.
After children get the COVID-19 vaccine
Some children will feel fine after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some children may feel sick after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some children may feel tired after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Your child should feel better in a few days.
Call your doctor if you are worried about how your child feels.