Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for young children?

Yes, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe for young children. Every vaccine goes through intensive testing and must be shown to be safe and effective before it is approved for use and given to children. After a vaccine is approved for use, its safety is continuously monitored. 

 

The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were shown to be safe for young children in clinical trials, and ongoing safety monitoring continues to show that these vaccines are safe for young children.  

 

Side effects of COVID-19 vaccines are most often mild and last 1-3 days. Serious side effects are very rare.