Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids: A polio survivor

Talking about COVID-19 long haulers, Carol F said, “I can easily connect the fear of contracting polio to the fear we’ve all been experiencing with COVID-19. An asymptomatic or a very mild case of that virus has changed my life forever.” For information about COVID-19, visit http://COVIDVaccineAnswers.org. Video created by and for the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. ©2021. All rights reserved. The Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (VEC at CHOP) is composed of scientists, physicians, mothers, and fathers devoted to the study and prevention of infectious diseases. The Center was launched in October 2000 to provide accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent. For information about vaccines and vaccine safety, visit http://vaccine.chop.edu. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s health, please contact your child’s healthcare provider. This video is intended only to provide general educational information. You should not rely on this information as medical advice or treatment. Do not attempt anything you may see in this video without first consulting with your healthcare provider. If a CHOP provider did not instruct you to view this video, please do not use this video without first discussing with your own healthcare provider. This video is not intended to create a doctor-patient relationship between you and CHOP. CHOP is not responsible for any outcomes you or your child might experience from your use of this video. This video is provided “AS IS” with no warranties or representations. The Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on CHOP.edu apply to all uses of and access to this video. This video is copyright of CHOP. All rights reserved.