When should I take my child for her first gynecological exam?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends visiting an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) for the first time between ages 13-15.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends visiting an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) for the first time between ages 13-15.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine all recommend pregnant people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
While your child’s original vaccine continues to protect them against severe illness and death, it will wear off a bit over time. A booster shot provides extra protection against COVID-19.
In clinical trials, the Pfizer COVID‑19 vaccine was found to be safe, well-tolerated and produced a strong antibody response in children.
The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.