"It's been documented over the past year that routine childhood immunizations have declined because people weren't going for well child exams. It's recommended to wait two weeks after getting the Covid-19 vaccine before getting other immunizations, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. "We do not yet know whether we will be able to co-administer vaccines – meaning you may have to get the Covid-19 vaccine solo, not with other vaccines," Costello said. The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, which is being considered for authorization in children and teens ages 12 to 15, is administered as two doses, three weeks apart. She hopes that the potential roll out of Covid-19 vaccines for children can help curb the risk of young people getting sick.

Source: CNN May 10, 2021 16:07 UTC