The wait for a COVID-19 vaccine has been long for the parents of infants and toddlers. But they likely won’t have to wait much longer.
A bipartisan bill in Harrisburg aims to permanently allow pharmacists and trained pharmacy staff members to vaccinate children. The temporary privilege is set to expire whenever the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
In a study published earlier this month, Penn researchers found that just two doses of an mRNA vaccine generates significant antibodies, which act like a shield against viruses.
In Pennsylvania, decisions about children’s health must be made jointly by parents with shared legal custody.
High school junior Nicolas Montero wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine but his parents did not let him. So, traveled to Philadelphia to be vaccinated without parental consent.
What’s the hold up to get kids under 4 years old vaccinated? The Food and Drug Administration reversed a previous decision and postponed the approval process for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 4 and under until April.
