Congressional School Podcast

Children and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Congressional School Season 1 Episode 6

Dr. Gordon, Head of School, hosted a panel of COVID-19 experts in a conference call to discuss a topic on many parents' minds—their children and the COVID-19 vaccine. Panelists give an overview of the vaccine as a whole and answer parent questions. What exactly is an emergency vaccine? Could there be long-term side effects? Could schools require the vaccine for teachers or students? Listen in and learn more.

Panelists:

Robin Wallin, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, NCSN
Assistant Director of Health Services (School Health Program)
Fairfax County Health Department

Dr. Benjamin Schwartz
Division Director of Epidemiology and Population Health
Fairfax County Health Department 

Dr. Tracy Krauss
Public Health Expert and Co-Chair of Congressional School's Medical Advisory Council

 

Moderator:

Dr. James Bicksel
Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Behavior Neurology & Neuropsychiatry