Resources

​https://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus 

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• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a webpage on recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations for children and teens.

• The CDC has a printable fact sheet for parents (PDF, 1 page) that explains the benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine for their children, safety information, and what to expect during and after vaccination.

• The CDC has a webpage with answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination.

• The CDC has a webpage with information for busting common vaccine myths, including myths about menstrual cycles and infertility.

• The CDC webpages Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines and About COVID-19 Vaccines have been updated to include the recommendation that adolescents aged 12 and older get vaccinated.

• The CDC webpage Pediatric Healthcare Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit provides materials to help healthcare providers give parents 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.

• The CDC webpage Community-Based Organizations COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit has been updated to include information and resources on COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents aged 12 and older.