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Dr. Stephen Eppes is the associate infection prevention officer and pediatric infectious disease specialist at ChristianaCare. He routinely speaks to the media about COVID-19, and he has been honoured for his clinical and teaching skills.

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Associate Infection Prevention Officer and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist

Did you know that in 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner created the world's first successful vaccine?

Since then, vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that once harmed or killed babies, children, and adults. But people all over the world still become seriously ill or even die from diseases that vaccines can help prevent. Which is why it's important to stay up-to-date on vaccinations.

On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Chief Infection Prevention Officer, Dr. Marci Drees, and Associate Infection Prevention Officer, Dr. Stephen Eppes join us to explain the necessity of continuing to discuss vaccinations as a whole, especially outside of outbreaks and pandemics.

For more information on this episode, visit ChristianaCare.org/podcasts

Vaccinations 101 with Dr. Marci Drees and Dr. Stephen Eppes

An RSV antibody (nirsevimab) is available for babies and some young children to protect them from severe RSV. An RSV maternal vaccine (Pfizer Abrysvo) is also available for pregnant mothers at weeks 32-36 of pregnancy to pass on protection to their baby.

For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/immunizations-protect-infants/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Frsv%2Fpublic%2Fchild.html

How Can I Protect My Newborn from RSV?

A Facebook Live with pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. Stephen Eppes who speaks about the importance of kids wearing masks and physical distancing as many schools return to in person education during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dr. Max Oran from Christiana Care Primary Care at Concord who shares top tips and tricks for a healthy start to the school year. Have a question? Share it in the comments below.

Facebook Live: COVID-19 and Back to School Safety

Emerging evidence indicates that people can get added protection by getting vaccinated after having been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Even if a child has had COVID-19, they should still get vaccinated. 

For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccines-children-teens.html

If My Child Had COVID-19 Should They Still Get the Vaccine?

Children and teens may have some side effects after getting their COVID-19 vaccine. These side effects tend to be mild, temporary, and similar to those experienced after routine vaccinations.

For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/side-effects-children-teens.html

What Are the Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccines in Young Children?

COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help protect everyone 6 months and older from COVID-19 and its complications.

For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/why-vaccinate-children-teens.html

Why Should I Get My Young Child Vaccinated Against COVID-19?

The benefit of COVID-19 vaccines, like other vaccines, is that those vaccinated get protection without risking the potentially serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.

For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/why-vaccinate-children-teens.html

Stephen Eppes, M.D.

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Duke University Medical Center

Bowman Gray School of Medicine

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