COVID-19 weekly news: November 1-5

COVID-19 rash in kids and adults

Rashes on babies and children are common. They can happen for many reasons, including COVID-19 infection. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been studying the dermatologic effects of COVID-19 on kids and adults. 

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COVID-19 vaccine authorized for kids 5-11

Nearly 28 million children in the U.S. are newly eligible to be protected by COVID-19 vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children 5‒11. Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices strongly recommend that children 5‒11 be vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Building a wall of immunity against COVID-19

In anticipation of more COVID-19 vaccine approvals this week, Dr. Elie Berbari, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic, says it's good news that younger children will now have more protection against COVID-19.

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Mayo Clinic COVID-19 vaccination plan for children

Mayo Clinic is preparing to vaccinate children 5‒11 for COVID-19, with vaccinations to begin Friday, Nov. 5. Mayo Clinic strongly recommends that children 5‒11 be vaccinated for COVID-19 and to schedule their appointment now. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11. Nationally, nearly 28 million children are now eligible to be protected by a COVID-19 vaccination.

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11-3-2021 Media Only News Briefing: Approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Dr. Robert Jacobson, pediatrician and vaccine researcher with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, answered media questions, following the approval of COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5‒11. 

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Debunking myths about COVID-19 vaccinations and kids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given the green light for 28 million children in the U.S. to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This comes after the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children 5–11.

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Tips to help make getting a COVID-19 vaccine less scary for kids

Families may be able to gather more safely now that the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children 5‒11. Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices strongly recommend that children 5‒11 be vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Vaccinations for kids 5-11 begin at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

It's a day many families have long waited for. Mayo Clinic in Rochester began COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5‒11 on Friday, Nov. 5. The vaccine, which has been authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, has been shown to be at least 91% in children 5‒11. For many families, this vaccine will give them more peace of mind and confidence to do more of the things they want to do.

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Chantell Canfield

Chantell Canfield is a web content coordinator for Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She began working for Mayo Clinic in 2021.