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Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines for 6 months and older

 

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We at the PCC concur with the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics in their recommendations to vaccinate adults and children 6 months of age and older, unless they have a contraindication to the vaccine. Vaccination can be performed with any authorized Covid vaccine appropriate for age and as recommended in CDC guidelines.

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The data provided in clinical studies and with the experience of over 600 million doses of vaccine given in the US alone provides confidence they are effective at reducing severe disease, hospitalization and death due to Covid 19 infection.  It is evident they are safe, with side effect profiles similar to other routinely administered vaccines. Current evidence also suggests that these vaccines likely reduce the chance of complications such as Multisystem Inflammatory Disease in Children (MIS-C) and "long Covid."  Moreover, it is clear that natural infection with Covid does not provide the same reduction in risk as the vaccine does.  Patients should be vaccinated with a Covid 19 vaccine regardless of their past history of infection, although waiting about 3 months after an infection may give the best overall immune response.

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Each manufacturer's product is a little different in dosing, schedule and timing and possible (mild) side effects.  We have confidence that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective, and we do not recommend one over the other in general. See our Covidvax Facts page for details, or go to the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html

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Please email us at covidvax@thepediatriccarecenter.com if you would like to schedule your child for a Covid vaccine.   At this time, all Covid vaccines are free of charge to you.  In the event that we do not have the vaccine in stock, the Maryland Health Department has a vaccine finder that will allow you to search by the age of your child and the specific vaccine needed.  

 

We strongly recommend that ALL of our eligible patients receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and that all members in a household with children who are unimmunized or younger than 6 months receive the vaccine to protect those who are vulnerable.

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You can schedule an appointment in any of three ways:  

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1. (Preferred) Send an email to:  covidvax@thepediatriccarecenter.com  with the patient's name, date of birth, and best email and phone number to contact you, Include your manufacturer preference if you have one.

2. Call the main telephone number 301-564-5880 and leaving a message in Nurse message box (select 6) with the patient or family member’s name and date of birth, and email and phone number,

3. Log into the Portal if you have a registered account, and requesting the appointment in the Request Appointment tab

 

Most appointments will be in the afternoon and after school.  Request an appointment now!

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