COVID-19 and SCD: Navigating Change
Education
Guest speaker, Rayne Rouce, MD, physician at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center in Houston, Texas and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
Use the resources below to help you make an informed decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine
What are the Pros and Cons of the Vaccine? Find out here
Check out the Regional Response Team’s YouTube page for highlights from the Making Sense of the COVID-19 panel. The eight clips cover topics like the importance of personal autonomy and informed choice, how the COVID vaccines work to prevent serious/symptomatic COVID-19, who participated in the Pfizer and Moderna clinical trials and more!
Prepare STL COVID-19 Vaccine Flyer
CDC resources
Information for consumers
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens: Website that provides information about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents aged 12 and older, how to find a vaccination provider for adolescents, and what to expect during and after vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccines for Preteens and Teens: Printable fact sheet for parents that explains the benefit of a COVID-19 vaccine for their children, safety information, and what to expect during and after vaccination.
FAQ: Website that addresses frequently asked questions about the safety and benefits of the COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents aged 12 and older
Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines: Website that addresses common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine
Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
Information for healthcare and vaccine providers
Pediatric Healthcare Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit: Website that provides materials to help healthcare providers give patients clear and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines. The toolkit includes answers to common questions, an explanation of how mRNA vaccines work, and printable materials to give to parents
FAQs about consent for minors: Frequently asked questions have been posted on the Pfizer-BioNTech product page for providers with information about consent, prescreening questions, and other issues related to the vaccination of minors
Sample Patient Letter: Healthcare providers can customize and send this sample letter to encourage their patients to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It includes the new recommendation that everyone aged 12 and up get a COVID-19 vaccination
Information for community groups and health departments
Community-Based Organizations COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit: Website that has been updated to include information and resources on COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents aged 12 and older