Vaccines, boosters, and back to school COVID risks for children
In back-to-school season, what should you know about COVID vaccines for kids?
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
We're about to start another pandemic school year, but this time COVID vaccines are available to everyone over 6 months old. Plus, a new omicron-specific booster is on the way. Should you get your kids vaccinated or boosted now, or wait for the new booster? How important is it to vaccinate younger kids who haven't been getting as sick? Ross McKinney, Jr., MD, a pediatric infectious disease expert and Chief Scientific Officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges, answers these questions and explains what risks children and their families could face if they're not vaccinated against COVID and other infectious diseases.
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