Vaccine Info
The American Academy of Pediatrics addresses frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccine, with special focus on vaccine safety information.
Myocarditis and Pericarditis following COVID-19 Vaccination: What You Need to Know and What Symptoms to Look Out For
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to kids 6 months and up, getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for your child’s health
More Information and FAQ’s About COVID Vaccines
- Q&A about COVID-19 Vaccines | CHOP
- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides answers for parents about the vaccine
- SAHM resources for parents and teens | SAHM
- The Society for Adolescent Health and Management has a collection resources on many topics related to COVID-19
- Vaccines Myths and Facts | CDC
- Safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccine from the CDC
- The COVID-19 Vaccine: What parents need to know
- 10 things to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Yale Med
- Want more basic information about the COVID vaccines for patients and why the COVID vaccine is recommended in adults? Check out the following links:
COVID-19 Accessible Resources for People with Disabilities from Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
- Information about vaccines for people using screen readers or other assistive technology
- COVID-19 ASL Resources
- Easy to Read Information on Vaccines, Testing, Prevention, and School Reopening
If you’d like to learn more about vaccinating your children who are now eligible for the vaccine, check out the following articles:
- 6 Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children
- What parents should know about the covid vaccine for younger children | The New York Times
If you’re looking for podcasts on the science of the COVID-19 vaccine to listen to instead articles, check these out:
- An Inside Look at the COVID-19 Vaccine | University of Michigan School of Public Health
- A 12-minute podcast on how vaccines are developed
- Explaining The Science Behind An mRNA Vaccine For COVID-19 | NPR
- A 34-minute podcast with virologist and Pfizer trial participant explaining science behind mRNA COVID vaccine
If you still have some hesitancy, check out these resources:
- What To Say To People Hesitant About The Coronavirus Vaccine: Life Kit | NPR
- NPR podcast/interview on talking to people who are hesitant towards getting the COVID vaccine
- How to Talk with People Who Are Hesitant to Get Vaccinated
- National Jewish Health article that makes suggestions to guide vaccine related conversations
- The COVID-19 vaccine: Why some people of color hesitate | Boston Children’s Hospital
- Discusses medical institution’s violation of trust in Black and Brown communities and addresses misconceptions and myths regarding the COVID-19 vaccines
- Vaccines, Trust, and the Global Pandemic with Dr. Krishna Upadhya | The BGG Podcast
- Check out a recent episode of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics discussing the COVID vaccine and health equity with Adolescent Medicine doctor Krishna Upadhya
Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccinations?
- Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
- CDC recommends the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines.
- Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People | cdc.gov
- What Can I Do Once I’m Fully Vaccinated?
- Cheat sheet: CDC guidelines on what you can and can’t do after being fully vaccinated
- Find COVID-19 vaccines near you
Addressing medical racism: Is the vaccine safe for Black and Brown communities?
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Brown Americans. Because of a long history of racism in medicine and medical research, minority communities are understandably hesitant to get the vaccine. It is always a good idea to talk to a trusted, supportive medical provider or other adult to make the best decision for you. If you are interested in learning more about COVID vaccine hesitancy in communities of color, you can explore the following articles:
- Black Americans’ COVID vaccine hesitancy stems more from today’s inequities than historical ones | UCLA Newsroom
- COVID-19 Vaccines and People of Color | Johns Hopkins Medicine
- COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
- Dr. Eugenia South: I’m a Black doctor who didn’t trust the Covid vaccine. Here’s what changed my mind |NBC News
- The BGG Podcast – Vaccines, Trust, and the Global Pandemic with Dr. Krishna Upadhya | The BGG Podcast
- If podcasts are more your thing, check out a recent episode of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics discussing the COVID vaccine and health equity with Adolescent Medicine doctor Krishna Upadhya
- Black Parent Voices Resilience in the Face of the Two Pandemics: COVID-19 and Racism
- Resources include the webinar recording (1 hour), slides, and full report for parents and other community stakeholders