Questions about vaccination for children and adolescents

… children and adolescents with previous illnesses

… other contact persons who are at high risk for a severe course of COVID-19 who cannot be vaccinated

… Comirnaty in children and adolescents aged 12-17 years without previous illnesses is currently not generally recommended

… The data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccination for children and adolescents are still limited

… controlled approval study was small (approx. 1000), and on the other hand, the average follow-up time (1-2 months) was short [ New England Journal of Medicine ]

…  adverse events that have been detected with a delay cannot currently be ruled out

… children and adolescents aged 12-17 years without a previous illness only very rarely become seriously ill

… only 2 deaths from COVID-19 disease among 12 to 17-year-olds have so far been recorded in Germany. Both deceased suffered from serious previous illnesses

… on the basis of the available data, no statements can be made about the effectiveness of the vaccine against severe COVID-19 courses

… after medical advice, if the individual wishes and risk acceptance

…Parents who are considering having their child vaccinated against COVID-19 should weigh the risks and benefits

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            New England Journal of Medicine