New AHA video encourages COVID-19 vaccination for kids age 5-11
The AHA today released Kids, COVID-19 and Vaccines, a video to encourage vaccination among the newly eligible children aged 5-11. On Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. ET, the AHA, American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association will hold a webinar to discuss how pediatricians and hospitals can work with parents to build trust in the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Other AHA vaccine confidence efforts include a Special Bulletin on the Administration’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children.
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