What Type of COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Given to Adolescents Aged 12–17?

"Vietnam is set to commence its vaccination drive for adolescents aged 12–17 years old, starting from late October 2021. This raises an important question: which vaccine will be used for this younger age group? Let's delve into this matter and explore the vaccine that will be administered to protect our youth."

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Information about Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccination program for adolescents aged 12 to 17 has been highly anticipated by parents, especially those with children in this age group. So, will children in this age group be vaccinated, and if so, which vaccine will be used? Find out more in the article below!

1Which COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Used for Adolescents Aged 12 to 17?

It is understood that, globally, only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in individuals aged 12 and older.

Many countries are currently using only the Pfizer vaccine for their adolescent populations.

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the US FDA for use in individuals aged 12 and older.

Regarding the type of vaccine that will be administered to adolescents in the near future, according to information from the Lao Dong newspaper, Dr. Pham Quang Thai, Head of the Northern Office for Expanded Immunization Program and Deputy Head of the Department of Infectious Disease Control, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, shared: The Pfizer vaccine dose for adolescents aged 12 to under 18 will be the same as that for adults. For the group under 12 years of age, the dossier is currently being completed, and the dose is expected to be lower than that for adults.

However, as of now, the Ministry of Health has not specified which vaccine, from which country, will be allowed for adolescents aged 12 to 17.

2Is It Important to Vaccinate Adolescents Against COVID-19?

Many parents are still wondering if it is important to vaccinate their adolescent children against COVID-19. The answer is YES. The COVID-19 vaccine not only helps reduce the risk of infection and severe disease but also allows children to resume their normal activities, just like adults.

The COVID-19 vaccine helps reduce the risk of infection and severe disease.

In fact, if infected, children can also experience serious and long-lasting side effects similar to those seen in adults, even if they have never shown any symptoms or only had mild symptoms at the time of infection.

Many children who contract the disease continue to experience fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, muscle and joint pain, and difficulties with memory and information processing.

The official COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17, approved by the Ministry of Health, will be announced as soon as possible. Stay tuned for our upcoming articles to stay informed!

Source: Lao Dong Newspaper, Ministry of Health

Frequently asked questions

The Ministry of Health has decided to use the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which has been approved for this age group by the World Health Organization and is currently the only vaccine approved for those under 18 years old in Vietnam.

The vaccination campaign for adolescents aged 12-17 is set to begin in October 2021, with the aim of ensuring that all eligible individuals in this age bracket receive their first dose by the end of the year.

Yes, the Ministry of Health has outlined a few key points. Firstly, parental consent is required for individuals under 18 to receive the vaccine. Secondly, the interval between the first and second doses for this age group will be 21-28 days, shorter than the 3-4 week interval for adults. This is to ensure that adolescents develop adequate immunity quickly.

The side effects observed in this age group are similar to those in adults and are typically mild to moderate. These may include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and joint pain. Serious side effects are rare but may include myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart), which have been reported in a very small number of cases.

Vaccinating adolescents helps protect them against COVID-19 infection and reduces the risk of them developing severe illness or long-term complications from the virus. It also contributes to herd immunity and helps protect more vulnerable members of the community, such as the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
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