evidence: You can review the full recommendations on the CDC’s Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines webpage. Be sure to talk to your primary care doctor or pediatrician if you are unsure about vaccine recommendations. [...] Children are less likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19 than adults, although serious illness can happen. Speak with your pediatrician if you have questions about having your child vaccinated. [...] People ages 5 years and older should wait at least two months after getting the last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine before receiving the 2024–25 vaccine, according to CDC guidance.