What Should Parents Know About COVID-19 Vaccines?
With children back in school and COVID-19 cases persisting, parents may be concerned and seek information about the vaccine. What should they know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children?
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NASEM: Building Parents’ Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
NASEM offers recommendations for communicating with parents of young children about COVID-19 vaccines.
AAP Updates Influenza Vaccination Guidance for Children
Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no medical contraindications.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Authorized for High-Risk Individuals
A single booster dose may be administered to individuals 65 years and older and those at high risk of severe disease or exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
Booster Dose of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine May Increase Immunity
New research indicates two doses of the vaccine boosts immunity from 74% to 94%
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines Needed for Health Care Workers
Amid the vaccine debate, Jim Anderson wonders how any HCW — PA, nurse practitioner, physician, or nurses —could square not getting vaccinated with their mission to preserve and improve the health of all Americans. Read his column here.
President Biden Pushes American Workers to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
President Joe Biden uses the full authority of his presidency to push Federal and health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Hospitalizations in High-Risk Populations
Estimates of vaccine effectiveness high for adults 85 years and older, those with chronic medical conditions, and for Hispanic and Black adults.
Israeli Study Shows Pfizer Booster Gives Seniors Big Rise in Immunity
A third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gives 4 times greater protection against COVID-19 infection, according to Israeli study.
FDA Grants First Full Approval to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Comirnaty is indicated for individuals 16 years of age and older, however the vaccine remains available to those aged 12 years and older under the EUA.
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