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News for Healthier Living
Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Your Questions Answered
While many parents have gotten their children vaccinated, some families have questions about the vaccine's safety and efficacy. We spoke to several experts at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, including Michael Smit, MD, MSPH, Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, and Marisa Glucoft, MPH, Vice President of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, to answer some frequently asked questions.
October 11, 2024
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