Ask an expert: COVID-19 immunisation for 5 to 11-year-olds | Ministry of Health NZ
Ask an expert: COVID-19 immunisation for 5 to 11-year-olds When it comes to tamariki COVID-19 vaccinations, it's natural to have questions. We all need accurate and reliable information when we make a decision for our whānau. Don’t forget, you can also find a variety of resources, learn from the experts and get answers to frequently asked questions regarding 5 to 11-year old COVID-19 immunisations here: https://covid19.govt.nz/tamariki 0:00 Welcome 1:20 Panel introduction 2:40 Initial thoughts: Dr Hinemoa Elder 5:45 Initial thoughts: Dr Jin Russell 7:30 Initial thoughts: Dr Lily Fraser 10:03 Initial thoughts: Dr Teuila Percival 12:19 Why should we vaccinate our tamariki? 14:15 How has COVID-19 impacted children? 15:27 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) 17:20 How should we make the best decision for our tamariki? 19:17 Myocarditis risk 20:30 Why are parents thinking of this vaccine differently? 22:50 Why it's important to give people space to make a decision 24:30 What are some strategies for vaccinating anxious kids? 28:33 What are some of the side effects for tamariki? 31:45 Why are we only hearing about vaccine side effects? 33:15 How does the COVID-19 vaccine help? 36:05 What should be considered when vaccinating children with disabilities? 38:35 Will my child get a vaccine pass or boosters? 40:45 Engaging with Māori providers 41:10 Bringing the second dose forward 41:49 What are some strategies for vaccinating hesitant kids 42:55 Should I wait for my tamariki to turn 12 to get the adult dose? 44:00 Can I vaccinate my child under 5? 44:43 What can my tamariki do to prepare? 46:11 Is COVID-19 just like a flu or bad cold? 47:05 Can an extended family member take children to get vaccinated? 47:40 What is the long term safety data for the COVID-19 vaccine? 49:06 The COVID-19 vaccine and DNA 50:50 Is the needle different for children? 51:30 What if my tamariki have asthma? 52:55 What if my tamariki have allergies? 54:22 How do I report an adverse reaction? 54:48 Dr Jin Russell's community message 56:25 Dr Lily Fraser's community message 58:03 Dr Teuila Percival's community message 59:44 Dr Hinemoa Elder's community message
