Open the vaccine formula for children aged 5-17 years. What type of vaccine should be vaccinated in each period? When did the child start injecting the 3rd syringe?

Currently, Thailand has started allowing young children from the age of 5 years to have injections.Covid-19 vaccine More to prevent the spread of COVID-19 especially during the “Omikron” spread across the country increase the likelihood of children becoming infected with COVID more easily possible The best defense is to “vaccination”

today TrueID Therefore, we recommend 5 formulas for children’s vaccines. that parents must know If my child is between 5-17 years old, what type of vaccination should I get? If I have had 2 doses, when should I start getting the 3rd dose?

The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand has issued the latest advice on February 10, 2022, askingFirst vaccination once morest coronavirus mRNA, or Pfizer, in children and adolescents aged 5 years and over. By giving intramuscular injections 2 needles can inject the second needle 3-12 weeks away from the first dose. Data from the study found that The distance between needle 1 and needle 2 is 8-12 weeks, it is better 3-4 weeks.

Here we recommend at 8 weeks for ease of practice, e.g. age 12 up to 18 years, injections 8 weeks apart between doses 1 and 2, 5 years up to 12 years, injections 8 weeks apart.

“In the case of the sub-committee on building the landscape It is recommended to inject cross-formula 12-17 years old “Sinovac or Sino Farm + Pfizer” is also possible. is another option But if the Pfizer vaccine is enough which now have a lot The first injection should be Pfizer. and continue with the second needle Pfizer

This confirms that Past data on Pfizer injections is very safe. However, cross injections can be used in the case of people who have injected Sinovac. or Sino Farm came first I was able to inject a second needle into Pfizer, but the best way People who have not had the first injection Ask to be injected with the same mRNA type, followed by 2 needles of the same type, except for the previous lethal injection. like Sinovac or Sino Farm Had to inject a needle 2 into Pfizer. which the Royal College of Pediatricians has already issued recommendations

When does a child need the 3rd dose vaccination?

Recommendations for booster vaccination or the 3rd dose vaccine in children aged 12 but under 18 years who have had two doses of Pfizer vaccine for at least 4-6 months, the other with 30 micrograms of Pfizer purple cap vaccine.

It is recommended to inject stimulants in those at risk of developing the following diseases: obesity, chronic respiratory disease including asthma with moderate or severe symptoms cardiovascular disease cerebrovascular disease chronic renal disease Cancer and hypothyroidism, diabetes, and hereditary diseases including Down syndrome Children with severe neurological impairment children with slow development

As for children who have received inactivated vaccines Either sinovac or sinopharma, two doses of Pfizer booster are recommended, using a dose approved for an age group at least 4 weeks following inactivated vaccination.

“As for children without underlying medical conditions, stimulant injections are not recommended.”

Vaccination formula for children 5-17 years old

All 5 vaccine formulations in the age group 5-17 years have been reviewed by experts. then that is highly effective All formulas are safe.

Formula 1 for ages 5-11 years: Two doses of Pfizer (orange cap) vaccine, 8 weeks apart.

which is the main formula of this target group And the Ministry of Public Health has prepared enough Pfizer vaccine (orange cap) for the target group. The Pfizer vaccine (orange cap) is rolled out each week and administered through the school system. Therefore, it is not possible to vaccinate in the target group at the same time, so the Ministry of Public Health has prepared the remaining formulas to meet the needs of children and parents who want their children to be vaccinated as soon as possible.

Formula 2 For children aged 6-11 years old, the Sinovac-Pfizer cross-formula vaccine (orange cap) can be administered at 4 weeks interval between the needles.

According to the recommendation of the Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand which published the guidance on February 10, 2022

Formula 3: For children 12-17 years of age, it is recommended to have 2 doses of Pfizer (purple cap) vaccine, 3-4 weeks apart.

which is the main formula of this target group And most of the target audience has been vaccinated.

Formula 4 For children aged 12-17 years old, the Sinovac-Pfizer cross-formula vaccine (purple cap) can be administered at a distance.between 4 weeks of needles

as recommended by the Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand as well and has been studied to support that The level of immunity from the Sinovac-Pfizer cross-containing vaccine (purple cap) was higher than the two doses of the Pfizer (purple cap) vaccine, consistent with the adult data.

Formula 5: Two doses of Sinovac vaccine for children aged 6-17 years, spacing between needles 4 weeks.

This recommendation is registered under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an alternative for parents concerned regarding the side effects of mRNA vaccination and children who are allergic to mRNA vaccination. however landscape caused by Injecting this formulation may not be high enough to protect once morest omikron. A booster dose of Pfizer is required at least 4 weeks following the second dose.

Child Vaccine Side Effects

Parents need to be on the lookout for side effects following vaccination in children 5-11 years old. Symptoms that may occur following Pfizer vaccination include pain, swelling, redness at the injection site, headache, fatigue, and fever. Therefore, before vaccination should be prepared. baby get ready Eat normal food and water. get enough rest

In the past, the hospital did not find any serious side effects in this group of children. But it is also important to observe symptoms at least 30 minutes following injection at the vaccination site. As for the common side effects following vaccination found less than those of older children and adults. These symptoms can go away on their own when taking antipyretics and getting enough rest.

Severe symptoms following child vaccination

If severe symptoms occur following vaccination, including chest pain, rapid breathing, easy tiredness, palpitations, fever over 39 degrees Celsius, severe headache, vomiting, inability to eat or lethargy, unconscious, seek immediate medical attention. to treat and monitor symptoms

After vaccination, children still need to wash their hands. wear a mask and maintain distance according to general principles of prevention of COVID-19 Parents should also supervise their children not to exercise, climb, run, swim or do strenuous exercise for 7 days to prevent myocardial infarction.

Information Ministry of Public Health

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