“Will my child be at risk of side effects like heart inflammation?” “Is it safe for my child to return to primary school if most of their classmates are not vaccinated?” These are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from parents about COVID-19 vaccination. Meanwhile, the Singapore Ministry of Health is investigating the case of a 16-year-old boy who suffered cardiac arrest following an intense weightlifting session six days after his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Tests are underway to establish the cause. (https://cna.asia/3hCHCew) Infectious disease expert Thoon Koh Cheng of KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and paediatrician Chan Si Min from the National University Hospital, address parents’ common concerns about the vaccine, while Dr Chan also notes the risk of Multi-inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in those who have recovered from COVID-19. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing takes questions from several school children who want to know when COVID-19 measures might be loosened, once everyone is vaccinated. 00:00 Development of the Pfizer-Biotech mRNA vaccine seemed rushed. Is it safe for my child? What about long-term effects? 01:13 What are the side effects of the vaccine? Will my child get heart inflammation, given some reports of cases? Short answer: The reported rates are 1.6 per 100,000 adolescents vaccinated, and most recover without long-term side effects. 02:12 Is there a need to get vaccinated? My child has a good immune system. Symptoms of COVID-19 in children seem to be mild. 02:19 Groups at higher risk of more severe COVID-19 infections: Infants less than a year old, teenagers above 12, and children with underlying medical conditions. 02:45 What is Multi-inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)? More than half of MIS-C patients end up in intensive care and 2% die. 03:35 Is it safe for my child to return to primary school if most of their classmates are not vaccinated? 03:51 When will safe management measures in schools be relaxed? Will my child be able to go back to normal school life soon? 04:22 I feel like I am being pressured to vaccinate my child. Watch the full episode of #TalkingPoint COVID-19: Should Our Children Be Vaccinated? https://youtu.be/GVhD0day4x0 ALSO WATCH Why Do Vaccinated Folks Still Get COVID-19? 10+1 Common Vaccination Questions: https://youtu.be/KvKoFdINAAQ Is The COVID-19 Vaccine Safe For Me? Your Questions Answered: https://youtu.be/QhKiopuZbtg Singapore’s 3 COVID-19 Vaccines – And Is One Better Than The Others?: https://youtu.be/KWmO8sTjuwU For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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