News|Videos|March 9, 2026

The Evolving Childhood Vaccine Schedule: Considerations for Those With Chronic Diseases, Immunocompromise

In this episode, the panel discusses the continued importance of getting all children vaccinated and the potential unintended consequences of fewer individuals being immunized if the current trends continue.

Although pediatric populations with developing chronic conditions or those who are at risk of being immunocompromised carry a potentially heavier burden for severe respiratory diseases such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) or influenza, Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PNP-BC, CPNP, clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, pointed out the importance of all children obtaining the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended vaccines.