The American Academy of Pediatrics said on Tuesday that children ages 6 months to 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, in contrast with federal health officials.
Parents express concerns about BA.5 as students in Wake and Durham counties return to school.
Health officials are urging caution as COVID-19 cases continue to trend up nationally.
The World Health Organization and UNICEF released an alarming new report Thursday that said 25 million kids missed out on one or more doses of routine immunizations last year alone.
The nonprofit educational group behind Sesame Street released a PSA in which Elmo, who is 3.5 years old, has just gotten vaccinated.
Wake County Health is offering the Moderna and Pfizer shots. Parents can pick which one for their child.