Dr. Robert Citronberg, the executive medical director of infectious disease and prevention for Advocate Aurora Health joins FOX6 WakeUp with more information.
Advocate Aurora Health vaccinates 1,276 juveniles on Thursday
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AURORA, Ill. - On Thursday, Advocate Aurora Health vaccinated nearly 1,300 young people ages 12 to 17.
Health officials said another 2,955 appointments for 12 to 17-year-olds are scheduled through Sunday, May 16.
The new vaccination recommendation for adolescents marks another milestone in the battle against COVID-19. We’re thrilled so many young people and their families took this important step so quickly, executive medical director of infectious disease and prevention at Advocate Aurora Health Dr. Robert Citronberg said in a statement. By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) In the fight against the pandemic, Advocate Aurora Health vaccinated 1,276 adolescents ages 12 to 17 against COVID-19 Thursday, May 14.
The vaccinations were distributed the day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s formal recommendation to extend vaccine use to younger adolescents Wednesday evening.
“We’re thrilled so many young people and their families took this important step so quickly,” said Dr. Robert Citronberg, executive medical director of infectious disease and prevention at Advocate Aurora Health. “By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling.”
Dr. Robert Citronberg, the executive medical director of infectious disease and prevention for Advocate Aurora Health joins FOX6 WakeUp with more information.
Dr. Robert Citronberg, the executive medical director of infectious disease and prevention for Advocate Aurora Health joins FOX6 WakeUp with more information.