Vaccination of 12-15 year olds
In August, COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered to children aged 12-15. A guardian wishing to have their child vaccinated must accompany the child to the appointment or send a representative aged 18 or over with a letter of authorisation. Year 7 pupils who will be 12 after 1 September will be offered the vaccine later this autumn.
In August, COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered.
for children aged 12-15. A parent or guardian requesting vaccination
A parent or guardian must accompany their child to the vaccination or send a representative.
years of age or older with a proxy. Year 7 children who will turn 12 after 1 September are offered
vaccination later in the autumn.
See the announcement on the website of the Capital Region Health Service.
On
The capital region will be vaccinated at Laugardalshöll and guardians will be asked to
bring their children in accordance with the following schedule:
| Monday 23 August | Tuesday, 24 August | ||
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Vintage 2006: |
Class of 2008: |
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| Clock: | Children born in: | Clock: | Children born in: |
| 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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| Clock: | Children born in: | Clock: | 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.