Immunizations

The AAP has endorsed giving childhood and adolescent immunizations at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines.

The AAP released a public service announcement depicting parents who get their children caught up on vaccines as superheroes.

According to data from PCC, an independent firm that provides pediatric electronic health records software, pediatric vaccinations are down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As far as hot-button health care topics go, it is hard to top vaccines. Even dropped into a casual conversation, the idea itself — and this includes the slang term for opponents of vaccination — can cause tension and divisiveness.