Our June webinar shared insights on best practices and strategies for communicating to parents and families about COVID-19 vaccinations and children. Dr. Karen Remley, Director of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the CDC and former Executive Director and CEO of American Academy of Pediatrics and Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health presented and answered questions in a conversation moderated by Dr. Lisa Waddell, Chief Medical Officer for CDC Foundation.
Presentation slides can be viewed below:
Related Links from the CDC
Information for Parents and Adolescents
- New web page: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
- New fact sheet: COVID-19 Vaccines for Preteens and Teens
- New frequently asked questions: Two new FAQs about the safety and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents.
- Myth-buster about COVID-19 vaccines, including about infertility and menstrual cycles: question and answer
- Key things to know: Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and About COVID-19 Vaccines
- Vaccine information for specific groups: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups
Information for Healthcare and Vaccine Providers
- New pediatric toolkit: Pediatric Healthcare Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit
- New FAQs about consent for minors: FAQs
- New sample patient letter: this sample letter
- Recipient education page: Vaccine Recipient Education
Information for Community Groups and Health Departments
- Toolkit for community-based organizations: Community-Based Organizations COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit