Even as new COVID‑19 variants appear, COVID‑19 vaccines continue to be your and your child's best defense against getting sick from the virus. But “breakthrough cases” can occur – cases where children who are fully vaccinated still get sick.
El Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, director de Enfermedades Infecciosas de Children's Health℠ y profesor de la Universidad Southwestern de Texas, comparte la información más reciente acerca de las infecciones por COVID-19 en personas vacunadas y cómo estas infecciones pueden repercutir en la salud de las familias.
Vaccinated children can still get COVID‑19, but their risk is lower
“Las vacunas contra la COVID-19 no son perfectas; pero son muy, muy buenas”, explica el Dr. Kahn.
No vaccine provides 100% protection from disease. Las vacunas constituyen una capa de protección. Other factors offer additional layers of protection to reduce your child's risk for COVID‑19 after vaccination, including:
- Having a healthy immune system
- Tratar de no exponerse ante personas no vacunadas que podrían estar infectadas
- Living in a community with a lower rate of infection
- Having your child wear a mask if your community has a high level of COVID‑19, if your child has symptoms or tests positive for COVID‑19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data Tracker can help you track the number of cases in your community.
Breakthrough infections are a difficult reminder that COVID-19 is still around, but the data is clear that vaccination is the best way to protect your family.
Vaccinated children with a breakthrough infection usually don't get as sick
Although vaccinated children can get COVID‑19, the COVID‑19 vaccines are still highly effective in protecting your children from getting sick. Se ha comprobado que las vacunas contra la COVID-19:
- Reducen los síntomas graves
- Reducen el riesgo de enfermedad grave
- Reducen el riesgo de hospitalización y muerte
"Breakthrough infections are a difficult reminder that COVID‑19 is still around, but the data is clear that vaccination is the best way to protect your family," says Dr. Kahn. “La gran mayoría de las infecciones en personas vacunadas son leves. Severe infection requiring hospitalization is quite rare for children who are vaccinated. Esto habla de la efectividad de las vacunas”.
Your child can be contagious if they have a breakthrough case of COVID‑19
Experts have found that fully vaccinated people with COVID‑19 breakthrough infections can spread the virus to others. But, according to the CDC, if your child is vaccinated, they may be contagious for a shorter time.
Usted puede ayudar a proteger a sus familiares no vacunados
La vacunación es la mejor protección contra la COVID-19. Asegúrese de que todos los miembros de su hogar que sean elegibles estén vacunados. También puede agregar más capas de protección, entre ellas, las siguientes:
- Reduce your risk by masking up – If you know you're going to be around large groups of people, especially if those people may be unvaccinated or if you are indoors, consider wearing a mask.
- Choose safer family activities – Choosing outdoor activities over indoor ones is a great way to lower your risk of getting COVID‑19, especially when the numbers are high in your community.
- Refocus on tried-and-true habits – handwashing and teaching your child to cover a cough or sneeze with their shirt sleeve both go a long way in preventing the spread of germs.
Si su hijo está expuesto a la COVID-19, conozca los síntomas a los que debe estar atento y las medidas que debe tomar para prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.
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