Those Nerdy Girls Dr. Malia Jones, Dr. Aparna Kumar, Dr. Sarah Coles, and Dr. Chana Davis talk about the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5-11 which is now available in the United States.
➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-3:12)
➡️ Overview of the recommendation for the Pfizer vaccine in kids ages 5-11 (3:21-9:50)
➡️ Risk of myocarditis & pericarditis (9:51-15:28)
➡️ Benefits of vaccination in the 5-11 age group (15:30-20:03)
➡️ What to expect in terms of side effects in 5-11 yr olds (20:05-22:34)
➡️ Why is the kids dose so much lower? How do we know it’s enough? (22:36-28:47)
➡️ If my kid turns 12 soon, should I wait for the larger dose? (29:00-31:35)
➡️ How can I feel confident that my small 5-yr-old needs the same dose as an 11-yr-old? (31:40-32:55)
➡️ Scheduling multiple vaccines in one visit (32:57-35:10)
➡️ Tips for kids with needle fear (35:12-42:48)
➡️ Should I vaccinate my kid who has already had COVID? (42:54-46:20)
➡️ What is the ETA for vaccines for kids under 5-yrs-old? (46:24-50:32)
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