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COVID-19 Vaccine Now Recommended for Ages 12 and Older

The CDC and AAP now recommend adolescents ages 12 and older get vaccinated against COVID-19, down from the previous authorized age of 16. The team at Towson Pediatrics is naturally excited with this development, as we recognize that children getting vaccinated will bring us one step closer to getting back to normal!

Read more about the safety, efficacy, and vaccine administration strategy for this new age group at the aappbulications.org.

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6 Tips To Help Children Overcome Their Fear Of Shots

Needles and doctors and pain, oh my! Such is the fear many children go through when it’s time to get their flu shot or some other important vaccination. How about you? Are you uneasy when it’s time to get a shot? If so, pay close attention to 6 tips to help children overcome their fear of shots, and it might help you too.

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