If my child already had COVID-19, do they still need to get the vaccine?

Scientists and doctors recommend that children and adolescents ages 5 and up get the vaccine, even if they've had COVID-19. We don't know how long someone is protected from getting sick after recovering from the virus. And we don't know whether the immunity developed against one strain provides enough protections against new variants.

Here's what we know: These free, safe, and effective vaccines will help kids fend off the worst outcomes of this infectious virus, including the highly contagious Delta variant.

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1. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
2. Where and how will the youth vaccine be administered?
3. Is this a different vaccine and what is the dosage?
4. Will younger kids experience the same symptoms as adolescents and adults?
5. Why is it important to get kids vaccinated?
6. What is the state doing to ensure equitable distribution for the safe delivery of vaccines for children ages 5 to 11?
7. How do I get my child vaccinated?
8. If my child already had COVID-19, do they still need to get the vaccine?
9. Where can I find more information?