Recent Statements from National Organizations regarding Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Pregnant People
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Iowa Immunizes recommends that all eligible Iowans receive the Covid-19 vaccine as directed by their medical providers.
It is safe. We are confident in the safety protocols and scientific review of vaccines by the US Food and Drug Administration. In addition to the safety review by the FDA, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) convened a panel of vaccine safety experts to independently evaluate the safety data from the clinical trials. COVID-19 vaccines are intensely monitored for safety. Side effects from the vaccine are minimal . It is not uncommon to experience minor side effects from being vaccinated. This is a normal immune system response and means that your body is actively working to produce antibodies to the virus.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend 2024-2025 COVID vaccines for everyone age 6 months and older. The vaccine equips your child’s immune system to recognize and resist the virus. This helps to prevent serious disease and hospitalization from COVID. It is especially important to get your 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine if you are ages 65 and older, are at high risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination is the best way to prevent yourself and your family from the most dangerous side effects of COVID-19, which can include hospitalization and death.
For more information, visit Vaccinate Your Family’s COVID-19 FAQ page.
Talk to your healthcare provider today about what vaccines you need.