10 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids, Busted By Chicago Pediatricians

10 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids, Busted By Chicago Pediatricians

October 19, 2021 | The FDA is planning to meet soon to discuss the next eligible age group, children ages 5-11, for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, and pediatricians are preparing to administer the shots, once the vaccine is approved. Doctors at Advocate Children’s Hospital have been talking with families and parents, listening to their questions and concerns. Misinformation about the vaccine is a big concern for Advocate doctors, who composed a list of the top myths they’re hearing.

She never planned to get vaccinated. Seeing other pregnant women die from COVID changed her mind.

She never planned to get vaccinated. Seeing other pregnant women die from COVID changed her mind.

October 18, 2021 | Nea Gates never planned to get vaccinated. Even six months into her pregnancy and despite her OB-GYN at the Rush University Medical Group consistently urging her to do so, Gates remained skeptical, feeling the making of the vaccine was “rushed,” the 37-year-old South Loop resident said. Seeing continual reports and articles about pregnant women having severe and sometimes deadly cases of COVID-19, Gates had a change of heart.

Michael Jordan endorses NBA’s handling of COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I’m a firm believer in science’

Michael Jordan endorses NBA’s handling of COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I’m a firm believer in science’

October 11, 2021 | Michael Jordan is firmly siding with the NBA in a preseason marked by controversy around players’ hesitance or outright refusal to get vaccinated. The Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend addressed the league’s COVID-19 protocols during an interview with Craig Melvin on NBC’s “TODAY” on Monday. When discussing the NBA’s contenders this year, Jordan stressed the importance of staying healthy.