KIDS & the COVID VACCINE. With more than 60% of parents hesitant to get their kids vaccinated-- we look at lingering questions about safety, long-term effects, and more. WATCH at 6:45am tomorrow for our latest FACT vs. FICTION report. @WPXI@pa_aap@AmerAcadPeds#COVIDVaccineKids
Should kids get the vaccine if they’ve previously been infected w/ COVID? Yes, vaccines provide stronger, longer-lasting immunity than disease-induced immunity.
We encourage you to discuss this with your pediatrician today!
We welcome today’s @WhiteHouse plan on vaccinating children ages 5-11 against COVID-19. Pediatricians are the backbone of childhood immunizations in this country, and this vaccine is no different. @AAPPres full statement here:
https://t.co/4Fw9XXyt6g
AAP is encouraged by @pfizer's announcement and looks forward to reviewing the data from the clinical trial. All children deserve protection against COVID-19, and the AAP is eager to see the FDA review the full set of data as a next step for approval for children, ages 5-11.
Effective September 7th, PA’s masking requirement comes from the leadership of @pahealthsec. The Secretary is granted this authority under the Disease Prevention & Control Law.
😷 Effective at 12:01 am Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, masks are required to be worn inside K-12 school buildings, early learning programs and child care providers to keep students safely in school and Delta variant out.
Read more: https://t.co/qVPtiDl2n4
Our statement on @US_FDA's full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ages 16 and older, which cautions against off-label use for children aged 11 and younger: https://t.co/U6Oxs9M1rf
My heart is broken. Gavin was my brother, my partner in crime (and food) and my comic conspirator. I will see you in a bit Gavin. Tell the gang I will see them in a bit. Betty! It’s just you and me now.