Is it necessary for
my child to get a
COVID-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended
for children 5-17 years old just like other
childhood vaccinations. The COVID-19
vaccine is the best protection against
getting severely sick or having long-term
complications from COVID-19 illness.
COVID-19 VACCINES SAVE LIVES. GET YOUR CHILD VACCINATED.
To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine or call 212-COVID19.
TIMESLEDGER | QNS.18 COM | DEC. 10 - DEC. 16, 2021
Bill de Blasio
Mayor
Dave A. Chokshi, MD, MSc
Health Commissioner
Pediatricians recommend
the COVID-19 vaccine
for 5-17 year olds.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
TO TEST YOUR CHILD
FOR LEAD
Lead in peeling paint
poisons children.
• Tell your landlord to fix peeling paint. It’s the law.
• Wash floors, windowsills, hands, and toys often.
GET YOUR CHILD TESTED AT AGES 1 AND 2.
CALL 311 TO LEARN MORE OR VISIT NYC.GOV/LEADFREE.
/covidvaccine
/LEADFREE
