With the onslaught of the Flu, RSV, and Covid-19 viruses, termed by many as the “tridemic”, or the perfect storm of infections, good news couldn’t have come at a better time. The FDA has approved of the updated bivalent Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months of age. These boosters are important because it targets the Omicron or sub-variants of the Covid-19 viruses as well as the original form of the virus, so this vaccine is more up-to-date.
There are two types of vaccine that are used to fight against this virus: the monovalent vaccine, which protects against one type of the covid-19 virus, and the bivalent vaccine, which protects against two types of the covid-19 virus. The bivalent vaccine is more effective because it provides protection against both strains of this virus.
There are several ways to protect your child from this disease: vaccination, a booster shot after the first vaccination, or by reducing their exposure to those who have been exposed to infection, With hospitalizations up this season, and with winter approaching, you might want to discuss the bivalent shots with your healthcare professional.
