Should my 11 year old wait to get the 12+ year old dose?

Q: Should my 11 year old child wait to get the 12+ year old COVID-19 vaccine dose?

A: No. It is important that people get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible, including children. Children who are 11 years old should get the 5-11 vaccine as soon as they can. The lower dose has been shown to be equally effective for this age group. 

Last update: November 19, 2021, 05:00 pm ET

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