Live Q&A: Covid-19 Vaccination Updates

Virtual school, canceled sports seasons and altered holiday celebrations. We know kids and their adults want things to be more normal. The emergency use approval of COVID-19 vaccines is the greatest hope to do just that. The vaccines will help get kids back in the classroom, competing with their teammates and enjoying family traditions, but the most important thing is that they will help save lives.

We have heard from many families who have questions about the vaccines. When will the vaccines be approved for kids? Will some kids be eligible before others? What about parents and guardians with underlying health conditions or someone who is the sole caregiver to a child with complex medical needs?

For those who can’t join, feel free to leave questions in advance in the comments.

A second live Q&A will be held Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. that will focus on vaccine myths and common questions. Was the vaccine developed too quickly? Are there long-term side effects? Do I need the vaccine if I already had COVID-19? Will the vaccine alter my DNA? Tune in for answers to those questions and more.