Ask the Pediatrician: COVID-19 Roundup

​​Question

Who can parents trust most when it comes to COVID-19 and their children's health?

Answer

A pediatrician, of course!

You've got plenty of questions. The internet has loads of answers. Unfortunately, though, there's a lot of misinformation out there. For reliable, evidence-based information, turn to your child's doctor.

Pediatricians just like yours have dedicated their time to answer parents' most pressing questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Whether your child is a toddler or a teen, you will find credible information that you can trust right here from pediatricians about COVID-19. Browse some of the latest questions and answers:

COVID-19 vaccine & safety

	Was the COVID-19 vaccine rushed? By: Anisa M. Ibrahim, MD, FAAP
	What side effects might my child have after a COVID-19 vaccine? By: Hina J. Talib, MD, FAAP
	Does the COVID vaccine affect fertility? By: Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP
	Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause myocarditis? By: Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP
	Can my child get a COVID vaccine with their other immunizations? By: Shaquita Bell, MD, FAAP
	Does the COVID-19 vaccine protect kids from variants of the virus? By: Katherine Williamson, MD, FAAP

When kids should get the COVID vaccine

	When can kids get a COVID-19 vaccine or a booster​? By: James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP
	If my child had COVID already, do they need the vaccine? By: Shaquita Bell, MD, FAAP
	My child is about to turn 12. Which COVID-19 vaccine should they get? By: James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP
	Do I have to pay to vaccinate my child for COVID? By: Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP
	Why is it so important for my kids to get caught up on their childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic? By: Shaunte Anum-Addo, MD, FAAP
	Can children get a COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same visit? By: Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP

COVID-19 and your family

	Should my child still wear a mask while using public transportation? By: Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP
​	My partner and I got COVID-19 vaccines while I was pregnant, but is it safe for our newborn to be around unvaccinated people? By: Shetal Shah MD, FAAP
	How can I help my child, who has a developmental disability, cope during COVID-19? By: Jennifer Poon, MD, FAAP
	Is it safe for families to travel now? By: Gary Kirkilas, DO, FAAP
	During the COVID-19 pandemic, would it be safer to plan a home birth? By: Kristi L. Watterberg, MD, FAAP
	Can my kids safely hug their grandparents now that they've had the COVID-19 vaccine? By: Corinn Cross, MD, FAAP

Read more Ask the Pediatrician articles with real questions and answers you can trust from Dr. Jennifer Shu and her team of pediatricians and pediatric specialists.

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• Health Issues: COVID-19