The COVID-19 vaccine is available for children aged five and up, and boosters are now authorized for those aged six months or older. Marin County is among the most highly vaccinated areas in the nation. But many questions and concerns arise when it comes to vaccinating our children.
Featured Speakers:
- Lisa Santora, MD Deputy Health Officer, Marin Department of Human Services
- Shandra Taylor, MS, CCLS Child Life Specialist
- Catherine Taylor, ARDMS President, “Ouchless ER” Project
In this presentation, our specialists discussed:
- Why children and teens should get vaccinated
- Upcoming COVID vaccinations for 2-4 year olds
- How parents and caregivers can determine if toddlers are having side effects
- Helpful tips to support children 6 months through 4 years during their vaccine
- Booster recommendation for children under age 18
- Where and when to get vaccinated
- Vaccine requirements in schools
- The changing rules of masking in schools and socially
- Variants and levels of contagion
- Emergency Room and clinical treatment
- Immunocompromised children
- Confronting denial and separating fact from fiction
Watch a recording of the entire presentation.
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Additional Materials
Download: Marin HHS Update, Dr. Lisa Santora
Download: Child-Friendly Pediatric Covid Vaccinations, Cathy Taylor
Download: Vaccine Support for Children, Shandra Taylor
