Short Wave Pediatricians Work To Persuade Parents And Teens To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
May 11, 2021
Allison Aubrey, NPR health correspondent with extensive knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic, delves into the critical push for vaccination among children aged 12 to 15. She discusses recent FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine and addresses parents' hesitancy through statistics and pediatricians' trust-building efforts. Aubrey highlights innovative strategies like mobile clinics to increase access and emphasizes the importance of vaccination mandates in schools. The conversation also touches on the future of COVID-19 vaccinations against a backdrop of global challenges.
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Parental Hesitancy
- Some parents hesitate to vaccinate their 12-15-year-olds against COVID-19.
- Pediatricians aim to address concerns and build vaccine confidence.
Convenient Vaccination Strategies
- Making vaccination convenient can encourage higher uptake.
- Strategies include mobile clinics, walk-in appointments at pharmacies, and school-based vaccine drives.
School Vaccination Mandates
- Many colleges will mandate COVID-19 vaccination for fall 2021, with some exemptions.
- K-12 schools likely won't mandate vaccination until full FDA approval, pending further safety data.