Comments on: Best of Both Worlds podcast: Back to school, Covid edition (2.0)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:20:09 +0000

I also really enjoyed and appreciated this episode. Thank you both.

By: Sarah K

Sarah K — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:37:31 +0000

Thank you for plugging the vaccine for teens and for pregnant women as well! I got both my young teens vaccinated this summer. We are in Norway, where they aren’t offering it to those age 12-16 yet, so we had to get it done while on vacation in the USA. Another friend drove (twice) to Germany to get her teen vaccinated there.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:25:52 +0000

I also loved this week’s episode. Great work, Laura and Sarah!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:53:14 +0000

One other thing – the podcast conversation focused on well children who were quarantined. We all also need to think about a plan for if our children test positive. Even if they don’t become ill, normal at-home childcare may not be an option…

By: Sophie

Sophie — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:02:24 +0000

Great episode today!
My daughter is a December 2009 baby and I was planning to take her to get vaccinated the day after her 12th birthday. Turns out that where I live ,British Columbia Canada, any child born 2009 can get vaccinated regardless of when they actually turn 12. I got her vaccinated as soon as I heard, only sorry I didn’t know earlier so she could be fully vaccinated ahead of the school year.
Might be worth checking if this is the same in the US?

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:30:16 +0000

Both kids (12, 14) started back at school on Monday, and we’ve received notification that an immunization bus is coming on two dates for those who want to get vaccinated and haven’t yet. Ours are already vaccinated, and taking/wearing masks has become part of the new norm. One school has already sent out paperwork for pool testing; the other is holding off… for now.

By: Lisa of Lisa's Yarns

Lisa of Lisa's Yarns — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:00:37 +0000

Thank you for being pro-vaccine and saying you will vaccinate your kids asap. We need more and more voices advocating for this! I can’t wait for it to be available to our kids! I got my 3rd dose last week as I was eligible since I’m immune compromised. I am glad I am still breastfeeding so I can pass some antibodies along to our son. He’s gotten antibodies 3 times now so hopefully that helps somewhat!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:35:46 +0000

I got the vaccine while pregnant and I’m thrilled that my 3-month-old will have some immunity between that and breastfeeding as my older one starts kindergarten! I guess also maternity leave will also solve any quarantines for the older child this semester. But we should probably talk through what we will do if the five-year-old actually gets covid. Not sure how possible it is to keep siblings in the same house separated.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:22:56 +0000

Just a big thank you for being vocally Pro-Vaccine! As a physician, I so appreciate this. Everyone in my household over 12 is fully vaccinated and the EUA for kids under 12 can’t come soon enough in my opinion. Keep up the strong work ladies!

By: Calee

Calee — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:42:49 +0000

Yesterday was the first day back for my 10th and 6th grader. Much, much happier in the car ride home than last year.