This past week, Pfizer announced they are seeking FDA approval for their Covid-19 in children ages 12 and up, and Moderna is currently conducting trials with their vaccine in children as young as 6 months of age. These are big developments in our efforts to end this pandemic. While we don’t have a great timeline […]
When Can Children Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Dr. Padgett addresses a good question, one that is probably on the mind of more than one parent. She researched the site below and thinks the article is informative and beneficial to parents. As always, please call your child’s pediatrician if you have further questions or concerns. Please click here to read the article…
It’s Not Too Late for Influenza (Flu) Vaccination
Per a December 28, 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) alert, “Flu activity is increasing in the United States. There have already been 8 pediatric deaths from influenza reported. Vaccination is the most important step anyone can take to protect themselves and their loved ones against influenza and its complications. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for […]