Little ones will finally get their shot at COVID-19 protection, literally. Nearly a year and a half after the first COVID vaccine was administered in the United States, both Pfizer-BioNTech…
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Pregnancy is a unique experience with many variables that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. I understand. I am also pregnant. When the COVID-19 vaccine first became available to healthcare providers…
The emergence of vaccines to protect kids against COVID-19 means it’s important for parents to stay informed about how science can save lives.
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU hosts COVID vaccine town hall for parents and caregivers of kids ages 5-11 RICHMOND, Va. (November 8, 2021) — Wednesday evening Children’s Hospital of Richmond…
In light of new requirements, Dr. Kristen Lewis answers questions to help parents make an informed decision. As a political science major in college, I was always interested in…
Allergy season is upon us, and so is the transition time from the typical cold and flu season. Unfortunately, COVID-19 remains a public health crisis that we continue to battle…
Jeanine Guidry, PhD, shared her thoughts on talking to family and friends about COVID-19 vaccines. Excerpts of a Q&A with VCU News are included in this story. After a year…
Stay on top of vaccinations and vaccines from infancy to boost your child’s health and safeguard the community.
Dr. Norman Oliver, state health commissioner, on COVID-19 myths, important public health resources, and how families can move forward Some of the recent coronavirus searches on Google asked how long…
Vaccines and vaccination will always be polarizing, but the science on this reveals that vaccines save lives. Public health depends on keeping kids up to date.
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (August), Planned Parenthood is encouraging parents to get their children, both boys and girls aged 11-12, vaccinated for the human papillomavirus (HPV). The…
Back-to-school time usually means a visit with the pediatrician for many school-age children. Completed sports forms and school physicals are necessary for participation and school enrollment and allow doctors an…