On May 10, 2021, parents and teenagers across the country celebrated the good news: Adolescents and teens ages 12 and over were now eligible to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. After a clinical trial showed the vaccine was safe and 100% effective in adolescents, Pfizer’s emergency use authorization — which originally authorized the vaccine for […]
Read MoreWith the world opening up and vaccines being widely available, there are many things to be grateful for, despite all that was put on pause to make room for safety. As adults, it’s possible to look at these tough times and still find opportunities to be grateful: Your family is healthy. Your family […]
Read MoreSetting COVID-19 limits has been the norm the past year. But as restrictions ease, you may feel guilty. Here’s why it’s okay to still set COVID-19 limits for your children.
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccines are available for adolescents and teenagers ages 12+. Here’s what that means for your teen.
Read MoreSupporting your children’s mental health during and after the COVID-19 pandemic is important to helping them live a healthy life — physically and mentally. Here’s how to get started.
Read MoreBy Jeremy Toffle, M.D. This content was originally shared on Dr. Toffle’s personal blog site, ImperfectDadMD.com. Click here to view the original post. I am sure many of you have heard that the Pfizer mRNA vaccine for COVID has been approved for the ages of 12 through 15. This approval is an extension based on […]
Read MoreYou’ve gotten your COVID-19 vaccine. So has your 19-year-old who is home for the summer. But your younger children are still waiting their turn. Until just recently, the vaccines authorized in the US were only available for adults over age 18 (or for over 16 for the vaccine from Pfizer). On May 10, 2021, the […]
Read MoreViruses are smart. They find new ways to enter the body, adapt to different environments, and change their DNA — all in order to survive. Unfortunately, the virus that causes COVID-19 is also working hard to stay alive, including by changing (mutating). When a virus undergoes a mutation, this is called a variant. All […]
Read MoreHere’s what you need to know to keep your child safe as they return to play after recovering from COVID-19.
Read MoreCaring for a newborn takes a lot of work. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take extra steps to keep them safe and healthy.
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