COVID-19 Vaccines

Many parents have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to vaccinate their very young children — and, finally, that opportunity has arrived. Some parents, however, have questions about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

Ebony Carter, MD, wants pregnant people to know that when they’re vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, the only thing they’ll be passing on to their unborn child is a better chance at a healthy start in life.

On Jan. 7, 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded its endorsement of COVID-19 booster shots to children age 12 and older and recommended boosters for immunocompromised children ages 5-11, citing rising infections in teens and young adults and a troubling increase in pediatric hospitalizations.

The CDC strengthened its recommendations for COVID-19 booster shots recently, noting that all adults should get a booster shot when eligible and approving boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said November 2 that children 5 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech has become the first to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the regulatory authority that oversees the safety, effectiveness and quality of vaccines that are used in the United States.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said May 10 that children 12 to 15 years old are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

For people with autoimmune diseases, getting a COVID-19 vaccine might be one of the most important decisions they make to protect their health.

About 140 million American adults — more than half — still haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine. Many have delayed getting the shot due to safety concerns. Is there anything to worry about? All the scientific studies published to date point to the same conclusion: The shots are safe.

Based on the opinions of physicians other experts at BJC, COVID-19 vaccines are generally recommended for cancer patients who have completed their treatment. However, specific types of cancer treatment might affect when patients should receive the vaccine. This Q&A article provides essential information for cancer patients, survivors and their families to consider before getting the vaccine.

It’s easier than you might think to help a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Washington University infectious disease physician says the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is just as safe and effective as those from Pfizer and Moderna.

Clay Semenkovich, MD, chief of the division of endocrinology, metabolism and lipid research at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, and Moyosore Onifade, MD, an internist at Christian Hospital, address some of these questions, including whether people with diabetes should get the vaccine.

If you’re pregnant or have a condition such as diabetes or heart disease, BJC HealthCare wants you to have the information you need to make the right decision about the COVID-19 vaccine.

"There are many thoughts that surround the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines, so I would like to share mine with you." - Dr. Will Ross

Both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines. But, how do mRNA vaccines work?

Our experts discuss how to pre-register for the vaccine and what to do after you receive it.

Each year, millions of vaccines to prevent infectious diseases are given to infants, children, adolescents and adults — and it’s critical that they are safe and effective.

With all of the uncertainty surrounding the vaccine, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions with the latest information available. The answers to these questions will continue to be updated as we know more.

After nine months of a devastating pandemic, there are finally encouraging developments toward controlling COVID-19.