Seattle Children’s Plans COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
12.15.20
Today, Seattle Children’s received its first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and will deploy its allocation in phases based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Today, Seattle Children’s received its first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and will deploy its allocation in phases based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first phase includes healthcare workers, and specifically those in patient-care roles. Seattle Children's will begin administering vaccinations on December 16, 2020.
Dr. Danielle Zerr, Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease, says, “While this is an exciting time for our workforce, and we are grateful to be among the first recipients of the vaccine, it’s essential we continue wearing masks, hand washing and social distancing to protect our patients, families and the community.
Seattle Children’s is also conducting COVID-19 research and has more than 50 studies underway that could result in major scientific breakthroughs that save lives and slow the spread of the virus.
Last May, Seattle Children’s diagnosed the first pediatric patient in Washington state with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19.
About Seattle Children’s
Seattle Children’s mission is to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Together, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Research Institute and Foundation deliver superior patient care, identify new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and raise funds to create better futures for patients.
Ranked as one of the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children’s serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. As one of the nation’s top five pediatric research centers, Seattle Children’s Research Institute is internationally recognized for its work in neurosciences, immunology, cancer, infectious disease, injury prevention and much more. Seattle Children’s Foundation, along with Seattle Children’s Guild Association – the largest all volunteer fundraising network for any hospital in the country – works with our generous community to raise funds for lifesaving care and research.
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