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    zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 4

    Many have been doing [frustrated] outreach to un/under-vaccinated elderly relatives. But let me flag. It's a good time to urge parents you know to vaccinate their eligible kids. Not too late. Even one dose will confer some protection, and dampen transmission chains as well.

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      2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 4

        To remind them of the impact of vaccines, you can urge them to read biographies of people in 19th century and before—very common for families to lose multiple young children to viral illnesses. Then show them this chart on why this is no longer common. https://twitter.com/BatchoKevin/status/1478410734853894151 …pic.twitter.com/PHEWmhhtFX

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      3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 4

        zeynep tufekci Retweeted Mike Lee Williams

        This is a good idea, especially if there are infants in the household. Viral respiratory illnesses can especially be challenging to that age group. Not sure why this isn't sinking in—we'd be worried if millions of RSV cases were sweeping through as well.https://twitter.com/mikepqr/status/1478408972944039936 …

        zeynep tufekci added,

        Mike Lee Williams @mikepqr
        Replying to @zeynep
        100% agree but my prior is parents are running on fumes rather than presumed anti-vaxxers. "hey, did you know there's a vaccine? you should give it to your kids" is less useful than "is there anything i can do to help logistically, e.g. look after baby, make appointment, etc."
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      4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Jan 8

        I'm going to repeat: if you have parents in your life that have been shrugging vaccinating their eligible children, it's a good time for outreach. "Most kids will be fine" isn't enough when it's your kid—even a single dose is better than none, and a layer of protection for kids.

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      5. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 3h3 hours ago

        zeynep tufekci Retweeted zeynep tufekci

        The reason kids don’t die more of so many other diseases is because we vaccinate against them. Yes “most” kids will be all right with many viral diseases, but some will not be. “Low risk for kids” is not a reason not to vaccinate them. We don’t want a fair fight with viruses.https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/1471329726304292867 …

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        zeynep tufekciVerified account @zeynep
        From ACIP. We routinely vaccinate children against diseases that kill fewer than Covid before vaccines. Something nice about keeping children alive. https://twitter.com/KEVINTICE7/status/1471328082615173121 … pic.twitter.com/ZaJN8Lclwy
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      6. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 3h3 hours ago

        I read a lot of history, and also study some terrible current things, but even as I'm inured to so much awfulness, I'm always struck by all the child deaths in historical biographies. Vaccines, antibiotics, nutrition and sanitation... Nudge your friends. Even if one dose.

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      1. SCDC‏ @SCDC87 Jan 4
        Replying to @zeynep

        A good number of friends haven't been planning to, but a few have changed their minds recently -- mostly due to all the disruption (in our district, vaccinated students who are exposed have fewer quarantine restrictions).

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      2. Sass‏ @booknerd989 Jan 4
        Replying to @zeynep

        Do you have thoughts on the booster for 12-16? I plan on doing it but am for the first time a bit hesitant.....

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      3. ericj076‏ @ericj076 Jan 4
        Replying to @booknerd989 @zeynep

        ericj076 Retweeted Monica Gandhi MD, MPH

        Good podcast with Dr. Paul Offit that discusses it here. Tl:dr - Booster only really “necessary” for elderly, LTC residents, immunocompromised.https://twitter.com/monicagandhi9/status/1478099331961933825 …

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        Monica Gandhi MD, MPHVerified account @MonicaGandhi9
        In terms of boosting 12-15 year olds (and 5-11 year olds), please listen to long-standing vaccinologist @DrPaulOffit, side effects; please @FDAgov, let FDA & CDC advisory committees weigh in on need for child/adolescent booster before deciding https://twitter.com/DrPaulOffit/status/1478045219853676546 …
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      2. j‏ @phishissick Jan 4
        Replying to @zeynep

        How I wish I could get my 4-year-old vaccinated like my 7-year-old is

        1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
      3. Linda Burbidge  🇨🇦‏ @linda_burbidge 2h2 hours ago
        Replying to @phishissick @zeynep

        We are just waiting for little kids to be eligible.

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