The Ministry of Health held a virtual Press Conference at 11am this morning (Saturday 18th September 2021) to update the public on the latest developments with COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Paediatric Emergency Specialist and Regional Emergency Co-ordinator for the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), Dr. Joanne Paul, confirmed that to date, there have been fifty-five (55) confirmed cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in T&T as a result of COVID-19. Dr. Paul noted that T&T has the most cases of MIS-C in the region, but no deaths have been recorded. She also stated that the majority of children with COVID-19 had mild cases, with most being asymptomatic. However, 2% of those infected with the virus had severe infections which led to hospitalization. - Dr. Paul urged parents and guardians to consider COVID-19 vaccinations for their children. She said side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children are mostly anxiety-related (stomach aches, feeling faint) and will go away quickly. She said serious side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines (Pericarditis and Myocarditis) in children are rare. - Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshan Parasram, added that the immune response to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children has been very good (almost 100%) and urged parents to get their children vaccinated to protect them from the virus. The CMO noted that eleven (11) children in Jamaica died from COVID-19 and said T&T should not have to reach that stage with vaccines available to prevent deaths and serious illness. - County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) – Caroni, Dr. Jeanine St. Bernard, also endorsed COVID-19 vaccination in children, saying it’s a return to a balanced life. Dr. St. Bernard highlighted her experience in taking her children for the COVID-19 vaccine, noting they were comfortable with the first dose administered at COSTAATT – El Dorado, and then the second dose at the Wallerfield Drive Through. In terms of side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, the CMOH said her children only experienced pain at the injection site. - Some sites administering COVID-19 vaccines to children today are as follows:
- Some sites administering the “one shot and done” Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines today are as follows:
- The Ministry of Health has not yet received reports from women on adverse reactions related to their menstrual cycle after COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. Parasram said the Director of Women’s Health, Dr. Adesh Sirjusingh, will address this matter at next week’s Press Conference. Women who have experienced negative side effects after taking the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to visit their Doctor for an assessment. - Dr. Paul reminded about four (4) layers of protection from COVID-19:
If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
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