Yes! The research shows that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in children 5-11 years old. Even though children don't usually get as sick as adults who get COVID-19, there are still some children who get very sick and need to go to the...
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When can an unvaccinated teacher return to school after testing positive?
Whether vaccinated or not, any employee who tests positive for COVID should immediately isolate at home. If they have symptoms, isolation should continue for 10 days starting with the day symptoms began. If they have no symptoms, isolation should continue for 10 days...
If an unvaccinated teacher returns to school after testing positive, how soon do they need to start the weekly testing after returning to work?
The unvaccinated teacher will need to resume weekly testing when they return to work.
When do health care workers, school personnel, higher education personnel, and higher education students need to be vaccinated?
They must have received the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna) or a single dose vaccine (J&J) by September 19, 2021. For those with Pfizer or Moderna 2-dose vaccine: The second dose must be done within 30 days (no later than...
Do school-aged children have to quarantine after returning from domestic travel?
No. School-aged children do not have to quarantine after returning from domestic travel.  They should continue to attend school in-person. However, they should get tested 3-5 days after returning from their trip and should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14...
Is the vaccine dosage for children the same as for adults?
Children and adolescents (ages 12-18 years) receive the same dosage of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as adults. There are no weight requirements for vaccination and the dose is the same no matter what you weigh.
Will a COVID-19 vaccine affect my ability to have healthy children?
No. There is no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, cause fertility problems in women or men.
Will my child experience side effects from the COVID vaccine?
Many people do not have any side effects after getting the vaccine. Some common side effects include: • pain, redness and swelling on the arm where you got the shot • tiredness • headache • muscle pain • chills • fever • nausea
Can my child contract COVID-19 from receiving the vaccine?
No. The COVID-19 vaccines do not contain any parts of the virus, so they can't give your child COVID-19.
Will IDPH provide free testing for all public PK-12 schools and private schools?
Yes. IDPH will provide free testing for all public PK-12 schools (includes tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4) and private schools through June 30, 2022 through the SHIELD Illinois program. For info, go here:...