SPOTLIGHT -
The Future of COVID-19 Vaccine
Tina Tan, MD, and Sean O’Leary, MD, discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines and the possibility of a combination vaccine.
Addressing Hesitancy of Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination
Tina Tan, MD, and Sean O’Leary, MD, give examples of how to address parental hesitancy to vaccinate children against COVID-19.
Challenges With COVID-19 Co-Infections
Sean O’Leary, MD, shares his approach to addressing respiratory infections that are cocirculating with COVID-19 and which viruses clinicians should test for in children.
Vaccine Recommendations in the Pediatric Population
Experts in pediatrics review current COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, recommendations for dose intervals, and barriers to vaccinating children.
Efficacy and Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in Children
Sean O’Leary, MD, discusses the importance of protection against severe disease vs infection of COVID-19, as well as safety considerations of COVID-19 vaccines in the pediatric population.
Types of COVID-19 Vaccines for the Pediatric Population
Pediatric experts review available COVID-19 vaccines for children and provide guidance on administration and advising parents/caregivers on when to vaccinate children.
Shifting Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccines in Children
Tina Tan, MD, and Sean O’Leary, MD, comment on the importance of vaccinating children against COVID-19, as well as how vaccine recommendations are changing.
Types of Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
Sean O’Leary, MD, reviews the different types of tests used to detect COVID-19 and their sensitivity and accuracy.
Incidence and Severity of COVID-19 in the Pediatric Population
Tina Tan, MD, and Sean O’Leary, MD, discuss the evolving understanding regarding the severity and transmissibility of COVID-19 in the pediatric population.