As soon as Julián José and Daniel Luna from 17 Y 16 years learned that vaccination against COVID was opened – 19 for children and youth, they investigated where they could get the vaccine in Los Angeles County and went to get it.
“ The sooner the better !, we said. It gives you a lot of peace of mind to be vaccinated and you feel great, wherever you go. Getting vaccinated is totally worth it! ”, says Julián José.
From 12 May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that children under 12 to 15 years old could already receive the Pfizer vaccine against coronavirus.
A day later, Los Angeles County began implementing them. Contrary to what one might think, young people and children are more willing to be vaccinated.
Julián Jose says that since they were vaccinated, they have been able to see and visit to his grandparents with full confidence at least once a week.
He was also able to return to school in person. “I am going to classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the group, we are like five students who sit separately in the room. But I really liked going back to school because I can talk with my teacher. That is very important because I am in the grade 12 and I’m going to graduate. ”
Julián José says that after the vaccine, his arm only hurt a few hours later. “I did not have any other symptoms. This week my brother and I returned for the second dose. ”
Daniel comments that after being vaccinated, he feels safer to live with his friends and go places. “I am calmer from spending time with my grandparents.”
Unlike his brother, Daniel, still vaccinated against the coronavirus, preferred to continue with classes online . “It is more comfortable to study from home. I practically get out of bed to the computer. Of course, learning this way is harder and there are many distractions. ”
Carolina, the boys’ mother, says that neither she and her husband have not thought about getting vaccinated. “We have not seen the need, and we see the vaccine as an experiment, but we respect our children’s decision to get vaccinated because they feel safer that way.” He adds that Adrián, his youngest son of 14 years, he also wants to get the vaccine.
Dr. Ilan Shapiro, medical director of Education for Health and Welfare of the AltaMed Clinic, says that it is worth that parents are a little afraid and that they ask a lot about vaccines for their children.
“We have known that the Pfizer vaccine has been given in millions of doses and has been effective and safe in protecting people above 16 years. In the last two weeks, practically 600, 00 children and young people have been vaccinated ” .
It makes us see that when we get vaccinated, We close the door to COVID so that it does not continue to mutate and return. “ It must be remembered that more than 22% of new cases are in youth and children. COVID – 19 is not a simple flu ”.
And also remember that there are long-term consequences that we still do not understand. “So one of the best options is to get vaccinated and vaccinate our children as soon as possible; and especially now that summer is coming, when we will probably no longer use a mask. What better gift than to give your children, the protection of the vaccine. ”
As of 13 May County Health Authorities Los Angeles began vaccinating against COVID – 19 to adolescents of 12 to 15 years of age.
To receive the Pfizer vaccine, minors between 12 Y 17 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult . They must carry a photo ID and verification of their age. For a list of places throughout the county that offer the Pfizer vaccine, visit: http://bit.ly/PfizerSites . To request an appointment, visit the site: www.VaccinateLACounty.com but walk-ins are also accepted.
Dr. Bárbara Ferrer, director of health Los Angeles County Public Said COVID Vaccine – 19, is the most powerful tool to reduce transmission and prevent hospitalizations and deaths.
“As the number of people vaccinated increases, recovery is accelerated and allows us to safely participate in the summer activities that we all love and we miss. ”
Ilana Litwa, a girl from 05 years, was vaccinated the first day they began to vaccinate children under 12 to 16 years in Los Angeles.
“I feel very good and very happy because I am already protected against COVID, and calmer when I am with many people.”
He comments that his arm hurt a little bit, but “nothing horrible.”
Sharon Rubinstein Litwak, her mother, says that Ilana and her other two daughters of 17 Y 15 years are already vaccinated. “The eldest of she has been vaccinated since March because she is a volunteer in a hospital, and she already has two doses of Pfizer ”.
Talk that her youngest daughters were looking forward to, when the vaccination for children under 15 to 12 years in Los Angeles.
“The morning of the first day that the vaccination of 12 years up, they were vaccinated. And since everyone in the house has been vaccinated, I feel that there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel ”.
Ilina has already returned to school. “I go four days a week, and we all wear the mask in class, although all my friends have already been vaccinated against COVID.”
When asking Ilina if she can go to Mexico after getting vaccinated. “Hopefully!”, She responded excitedly.