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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
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