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This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Allison Eckard about COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 12 & up. Dr. Eckard is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine and she is the Division Chief for Pediatric Infectious Diseases at MUSC.

|May 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 5:25 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina is now treating two more cases of a rare but life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children known as MIS-C. Dr. Allison Eckard, a lead pediatric infectious disease doctor at MUSC, said the two patients were admitted to the hospital overnight. She says it’s a concerning development as most children are still not eligible for the vaccine and susceptible to any rise in CO...

S.C. health leaders encouraged by approaching approval of vaccines for adolescents The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only COVID vaccine that is authorized for those age 16 and older. The FDA may be close to authorizing that same vaccine for use in adolescents. (Source: Pexels) By Madison Martin | May 4, 2021 at 9:06 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 9:42 PM MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - News that the FDA is expected to soon authorize a COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents has South Carolina health l...

|May 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 5:25 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina is now treating two more cases of a rare but life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children known as MIS-C. Dr. Allison Eckard, a lead pediatric infectious disease doctor at MUSC, said the two patients were admitted to the hospital overnight. She says it’s a concerning development as most children are still not eligible for the vaccine and susceptible to any rise in CO...

|May 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 5:25 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina is now treating two more cases of a rare but life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children known as MIS-C. Dr. Allison Eckard, a lead pediatric infectious disease doctor at MUSC, said the two patients were admitted to the hospital overnight. She says it’s a concerning development as most children are still not eligible for the vaccine and susceptible to any rise in CO...

Doctors, families anticipate COVID-19 vaccine expansion to children 12 and up VIDEO: Doctors, families anticipate COVID-19 vaccine expansion to children 12 and up By Lillian Donahue | May 4, 2021 at 2:45 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:47 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - More teenagers will soon be able to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as health experts anticipate the Food and Drug Administration to expand emergency use of the shot to children 12 and up. Experts at the Medical University of ...

MUSC sees new cases of rare, life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children VIDEO: MUSC sees new cases of rare, life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children By Lillian Donahue | May 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 5:25 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina is now treating two more cases of a rare but life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children known as MIS-C. Dr. Allison Eckard, a lead pediatric infectious disease doctor at MUSC, s...

Charleston County School District offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all eligible students Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County School District is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all eligible students. On Tuesday, the district began the process of converting high school gyms into make-shift Pfizer clinics for any student over the age of 16 with parental consent. Ellen Nitz, director of nursing at CCSD, says each clinic will last a day b...

As summer camps welcome more kids in person, doctors say Covid-19 precautions must stay From virtual classes to cutting attendance, the Coronavirus pandemic has made summer camps across the Lowcountry innovate their annual programs. (Source: Live 5) By Lillian Donahue | April 25, 2021 at 4:49 PM EDT - Updated April 25 at 4:49 PM CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - From virtual classes to cutting attendance, the Coronavirus pandemic has made summer camps across the Lowcountry innovate their annual ...

S.C. doctors say Johnson & Johnson pause done out of abundance of caution S.C. doctors address vaccine hesitancy following J&J announcement By Madison Martin | April 14, 2021 at 5:35 AM EDT - Updated April 14 at 5:35 AM MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Health leaders from across the Grand Strand and Lowcountry gathered virtually to address pressing questions from the public on the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Chief on many minds are the worries surrounding Tuesday’s announcement...