COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 12 and Up: What You Need To Know

COVID-19 vaccines recently opened up to kids ages 12 and up, so what does that mean for you and your children?

Dr. Hina Talib breaks down the rule changes for the Pfizer vaccine, dosage, side effects, and more.

Dr. Talib (She/Her) is a board-certified Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine specialist, writer, and teen media creative based in New York City and Bridgehampton. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology & Women’s Health at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, where she has practiced adolescent medicine for over 10 years.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 12 and Up: What You Need To Know
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Dr. Hina Talib

Dr. Hina Talib, MD (She/Her) is a board-certified Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine specialist, writer, and teen media creative based in New York City and Bridgehampton. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology & Women’s Health at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, where she has practiced adolescent medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical focus includes all things teen health, mental health, wellness, and gynecology. She is a consultant at the Children's Aid Society, one of the nation’s oldest foster care agencies. Building on her passion as an educator, she directs the Adolescent Medicine fellowship training program, training future teen health experts. Dr. Talib edited a textbook Adolescent Gynecology in 2018 and has published research in the field.

Dr. Talib is a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and has contributed writing to the New York Times, Thrive Global, & US News & World Report. She is frequently featured in media to discuss teen health news and tips and consults with teen or parent-facing organizations, schools, professionals, & companies to guide their care for tweens to young adults. As a teen media buff, Dr. Talib works with creatives on podcasts, shows, or other teen-facing media. Dr. Talib is a teen health advocate at heart and leads a popular community on Instagram @teenhealthdoc, where you will find her most timely tips and stories.