COVID-19 vaccines for children
This is an Easy Read fact sheet about children and COVID-19 vaccines.
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The NSW Government wrote this fact sheet.
When you see the word 'we', it means the NSW Government.
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We have written this fact sheet in an easy to read way.
We use pictures to explain some information.
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We have written some words in bold.
This means the letters are thicker and darker.
We explain what these words mean.
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You can ask for help to read this fact sheet.
A friend, family member or support person may be able to help you.
What is a vaccine?
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A vaccine is a type of medicine that:
helps people fight a virus if they come into contact with it
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can stop people from getting very sick from the virus.
COVID-19 and children
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Most children who get COVID-19 don’t feel very sick.
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But some children can get very sick from COVID-19.
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Children can get a COVID-19 vaccine if they:
are 6 months or older and
have health problems.
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Ask your doctor if your child should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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The COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children.
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When more children have the COVID-19 vaccine, it helps protect:
your child
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you
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other people your child comes into contact with.
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You need to say it’s okay for your child to have the COVID-19 vaccine:
when you book the appointment
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at the appointment.
Where can my child get a COVID-19 vaccine?
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from your doctor
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at a pharmacy.
What if I have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?
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You can ask for help if you’re worried about your child having the COVID-19 vaccine.
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You can call:
your doctor
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the Disability Gateway
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You can go to our website.