Second vaccination for 12-15 year olds
In September, the second COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to children aged 12-15. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to the appointment, or send a substitute aged 18 or over with a letter of authority.
In September, the second COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to children aged 12-15. A guardian must accompany the child to the vaccination or send a representative aged 18 or over with a letter of authority. Children in Year 7 who will be 12 after 1 September are offered
vaccination later in the autumn.
In the capital region, vaccinations will take place at Laugardalshöll and
Parents/guardians are asked to bring their children according to the following schedule:
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Monday 13 September |
Tuesday, 14 September | ||
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Vintage 2006: |
Class of 2008: |
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| 10.00 | January | 10.00 | January |
| 10.10 | February | 10.10 | February |
| 10.20 | Mars | 10.20 | Mars |
| 10.30 | April | 10.30 | April |
| 10.40 | May | 10.40 | May |
| 10.50 | June | 10.50 | June |
| 11.00 | July | 11.00 | July |
| 11.10 | August | 11.10 | August |
| 11.20 | September | 11.20 | September |
| 11.30 | October | 11.30 | October |
| 11.40 | November | 11.40 | November |
| 11.50 | December | 11.50 | December |
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Vintage 2007: |
Class of 2009: |
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Children born in: |
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Children born in: |
| 12.40 | January | 12.40 | January |
| 12.50 | February | 12.50 | February |
| 13.00 | Mars | 13.00 | Mars |
| 13.10 | April | 13.10 | April |
| 13.20 | May | 13.20 | May |
| 13.30 | June | 13.30 | June |
| 13.40 | July | 13.40 | July |
| 13.50 | August | 13.50 | August |
| 14.00 | September | ||
| 14.10 | October | ||
| 14.20 | November | ||
| 14.30 | December | ||
The vaccine that will be used is from Pfizer/BioNTech and it is
a vaccine that was first authorised for marketing, both for adults and later for children
at this age. There is considerable experience of its use for this
age group abroad and has It's going very well..
As with other vaccinations, the most common side effects are
Discomfort where the injection was given and weakness/fatigue, fever and aches
(headache or muscle and joint pain) for the first 24 hours after vaccination,
sometimes for several days. Paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used in doses according to the package leaflet.
a leaflet for these side effects.
There are also rare side effects where it is stated
inflammation of the pericardium (the sac around the heart) or of the heart muscle itself, 2-3
weeks after vaccination, most often after the second dose and more common in boys
but girls. Although these side effects can be uncomfortable and even
Alarmingly, the condition usually settles with rest and anti-inflammatories.
painkillers. If a child gets chest pain, talks about a strange heartbeat or seems
Shortness of breath at rest after vaccination requires seeking medical attention.
It is being investigated whether changes to the menstrual cycle, both
minor or major bleeding, is associated with vaccination with this vaccine.
Girls aged 12-15 have some who have already started their periods, but others have not.
It is not certain that all girls at this age are aware of it if changes
will be where bleeding is usually irregular for the first year after they
begin. Likewise, many people find it uncomfortable to discuss such things and do not let it
Please let me know if anything is different from before. It is therefore important that they get
information that it is right to discuss this and has the opportunity to do so,
If not at home, then possibly with a school nurse or another
healthcare professional.