Post Reports The young and the vaccinated
Sep 21, 2021
Anita Patel, a critical-care pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital, shares insights on the robust immune response observed in children aged 5 to 11 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. She discusses the emotional toll on healthcare providers caring for severely ill pediatric patients during the pandemic. The complexities of booster shots are also explored, including eligibility and rollout confusion. Patel highlights the urgency for vaccinations to protect young children as the Delta variant surges and outlines what these developments mean for families.
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Adult Vaccination's Impact on Kids
- Most kids with COVID-19 are in families where adults remain unvaccinated.
- This highlights the importance of adult vaccination in protecting children.
Range of Pediatric COVID-19 Cases
- Dr. Patel describes seeing a range of COVID-19 cases, from mild to severe, in children at her hospital.
- Some children require ventilators, demonstrating the serious impact COVID-19 can have, even on young patients.
Vaccine Timeline for 5–11-Year-Olds
- The Pfizer vaccine for 5–11-year-olds could be available by Halloween, pending FDA review.
- A smaller, 10-microgram dose has shown promising results in this age group.