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When To Vaccinate My Kids If They Have Had Covid? Dr Nihar Parekh Explains

Kidsstoppress · 1m · transcribed May 2026
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0:00 hi guys big day today kobe backs officially given children between 12 and 15 years of age if your child is born between the 1st of jan 2008 before march 2010 15 of march 2010 they should take the shot they are eligible to take the shot if your child has been through the omicron and is between 12 to 15 years depending on the severity of the omicron they can take the vaccine from one month

0:30 to three months after the disease severe omicrons can wait for three months milder infections of omicrons can be given as fast as one month gap after recovery of complete recovery from symptoms even if your child has antibodies you should give the vaccine if your child is suffering from a regular viral cough cold fever wait for 10-15 days from complete recovery you can give the vaccine if this viral is with fever if

1:00 your child is suffering from just mild regular headache body ache you can give the vaccine allergic coughs and colds are not a contraindication to give the vaccine these vaccines are a must must and a must for all immunocompromised children who have underlying conditions of low immunity like kidney problems heart and lung problems and our children being treated for cancer with chemotherapy

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Summary

The video discusses the eligibility and guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 12 to 15. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, especially for those with underlying health conditions, and provides specific recommendations based on prior COVID-19 infections.

- Children aged 12-15 born between January 1, 2008, and March 15, 2010, are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
- If a child has had an Omicron infection, they can receive the vaccine one to three months after recovery, depending on the severity of the infection.
- Mild infections allow for vaccination as soon as one month post-recovery, while severe infections require a three-month wait.
- Vaccination is recommended even if the child has antibodies from a previous infection.
- Children with mild viral symptoms (like headaches or body aches) can receive the vaccine after a 10-15 day recovery period.
- Allergic coughs and colds are not reasons to delay vaccination.
- Vaccination is crucial for immunocompromised children or those with underlying health issues, such as kidney, heart, or lung problems, and those undergoing cancer treatment.