COVID-19 Vaccine Resources & FAQs
The physicians at Milton Pediatrics support the positions of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, and an important part of the nation-wide strategy to combat COVID-19.
Please refer to the resources below for reliable, evidence-based information.
FAQs
Are you offering the bivalent vaccine in your office?
Yes. We offer the Moderna bivalent vaccine for those ages 6 months and older in our office. Please note that the older monovalent vaccines are no longer being used.
What ages are approved for the bivalent vaccine?
6 months and older.
Is it safe to receive the influenza vaccine at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes. We recommend saving yourself an extra trip and getting both done at the same visit.
When can my child receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
As soon as recommended by the CDC. However, if you’ve recently had COVID-19, some experts suggest waiting a few months before getting a booster. Please consult your PCP if you have specific questions regarding this timing.
Other Resources
COVID-19 Vaccine in Children
- COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens (CDC)
- The AAP and CDC continue to recommend that children and teenagers receive the COVID-19 vaccine (6/23/21)
- The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines (AAP)
- Ask the Pediatrician: COVID-19 Roundup (AAP)
- Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
General COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Mass General Brigham (MGB)
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- COVID-19 Prevention Network
COVID-19 Vaccine in People who are Breastfeeding or Pregnant (most of the general FAQ links above address this topic. Listed below are additional resources)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for People Who are Breastfeeding or Pregnant (CDC)
- Practice Advisory on Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19 (ACOG)
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (MGH)