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Talk to your child before the visit about what to expect.
Tell the doctor or nurse if your child has any allergies to any ingredient in the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Comfort your child during the appointment.
To prevent fainting and injuries related to fainting, your child should be seated or lying down during vaccination and for 15 minutes after the vaccine is given.
After your child’s COVID-19 vaccination, you will be asked to stay for 15–30 minutes so your child can be observed in case they have a severe allergic reaction and need immediate treatment.