COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: The Essential Role of the Pediatric Nurse

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected both children and their families in more ways than is known and will impact many years to come. The promise of new genetically engineered vaccines provides hope for an avenue toward a new normal. Nurses' role in vaccination is crucial. Pediatric nurses are experts in administering childhood vaccinations. Nurses can be advocates by increasing awareness of the need for clinical vaccination trials for children and pregnant mothers. Pediatric nurses' can promote children's wellbeing by administering vaccines, educating patients and families, and leading campaigns to increase awareness for COVID-19 and routine childhood vaccinations.