Beyond the Needle: Ep10 COVID-19 Understanding Vaccines for Children under 5 Years to 6 Months Old
Daniel Johnson, MD and Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP host this expanded episode to discuss, in detail, the COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years to 6 months old. They acknowledge that many physicians may be hesitant to recommend parents vaccinate their infants. They will help listeners understand more about these vaccines so they are better equipped when recommending the COVID-19 vaccination and answering questions that parents may have. The COVID-19 vaccine has been studied more than any other vaccine in history. Drs. Johnson & Wells will discuss the experiences they encountered in their practices and share information to help other clinicians include these vaccines as part of a regular patient visit. Subject matter experts encourage clinicians to always take the opportunity to vaccinate. The best time to vaccinate is when the patient is in your office and agrees to it. Don’t wait for the child to move up to the next age group if they are in an age group that is eligible for a vaccine now. Earn CME Credits for this episode: www.illinoisvaccinates.com/podcasts/