A CHOC pediatric infectious disease expert helps parents navigate which summertime activities are safe for children still too young to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Immunizations / Vaccinations
The COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis
Learn more about the link between myocarditis and the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine – and why health experts still recommend all eligible people receive the vaccine.
Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause infertility?
A CHOC pediatric infectious disease specialist helps settle the misconception that the COVID-19 vaccine affects fertility.
Teens, kids 12-15 and the COVID-19 vaccine: What parents should know
A pediatric expert answers parents’ commonly asked questions about teenagers, kids 12-15, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
I’m a pediatrician. Here’s what I want you to know about vaccines.
By Dr. Katherine Williamson, a CHOC pediatrician Proper vaccination is important for all people, but especially infants and babies. When children follow the recommended immunization schedule outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), they are better protected against potentially life-threatening diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, your CHOC pediatrician’s office is a safe, physically distant […]
Can HPV really lead to cervical cancer?
An adolescent medicine specialist at CHOC offers facts on HPV and explains how it can indeed lead to cervical cancer.
Measles outbreaks: What parents need to know
Measles is one of the most contagious infections. To prevent the spread of measles in a community, about 95% or more of the population must be vaccinated or immune.
