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Feature Article: “I Couldn't Ever Do What Everybody Else Did” — Living with the Long-term Effects of Polio
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Cathy has lived for decades with the long-term effects of polio, called post-polio syndrome. Read her story and find out what she thinks about COVID-19 vaccines for kids.
Vaccine News & Notes — January 2022
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Check out our infographic depicting the rarity of severe side effects following COVID-19 and watch our “Vaccine Conversations” videos.
Just the Vax Trivia Corner
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Which U.S. president is known for having had polio? Find out.
Feature Article: COVID-19 — Natural Versus Vaccine-induced Immunity
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Should people previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes. Here's why.
Vaccine News & Notes — December 2021
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Watch "Vaccine Conversations," a new video series that examines common vaccine-related questions. In some of the videos, Dr. Offit meets with other pediatricians to discuss topics relevant to their practice specialties.
Feature Article: 3 Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination of 5- to 11-year-old Children
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This article addresses 3 factors to assist parents’ decision-making about getting their young children vaccinated against COVID-19: Safety of the vaccine, severity of the disease, and other people.
Vaccine News & Notes — November 2021
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Find new resources to help you prepare yourself and your child for COVID-19 vaccine, and check out “Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids,” our newest video series.
Feature Article — Breakthroughs, Boosters, and B cells … Oh My!
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Find out more about the different scientific points of view related to COVID-19 booster doses.
Vaccine News & Notes — October 2021
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Check out our new animation on how COVID-19 viral vector vaccines work, our updated influenza Q&A and vaccines & teens booklet, and a new book by Dr. Paul Offit.
Feature Article — Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) & Vaccines: The Risks and Recommendations
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Find info about GBS, how it relates to vaccines, and vaccine-related recommendations for those who previously experienced GBS.