COVID-19 VACCINE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-11
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for children ages 5 through 11 years of age.
A study published by the Endocrine Society earlier this year points out that children with adrenal insufficiency have higher risk of complications and are more likely to die from COVID-19. Taking every precaution to prevent Covid-19 in children is extremely important.
Adrenal crisis threatens patients’ health in all AI individuals with fever and viral syndromes. In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, it is also important for the AI community to get the flu vaccine to reduce illness and prevent adrenal crisis.
Link for CDC approval here https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1102-PediatricCOVID-19Vaccine.html
https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/featured-science-from-endo-2021/children-with-adrenal-insufficiency-are-10-times-more-likely-to-die-from-covid
A study published by the Endocrine Society earlier this year points out that children with adrenal insufficiency have higher risk of complications and are more likely to die from COVID-19. Taking every precaution to prevent Covid-19 in children is extremely important.
Adrenal crisis threatens patients’ health in all AI individuals with fever and viral syndromes. In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, it is also important for the AI community to get the flu vaccine to reduce illness and prevent adrenal crisis.
Link for CDC approval here https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1102-PediatricCOVID-19Vaccine.html
https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/featured-science-from-endo-2021/children-with-adrenal-insufficiency-are-10-times-more-likely-to-die-from-covid
