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The COVID-19 vaccine & CACNA1A

In the United States, almost 40% of our population is fully vaccinated. Cities and towns are starting to lift restrictions, and we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As a rare disease community, we should be relieved, yet this step brings with it increased anxiety and challenges; We are eager to see our friends and families, yet there is a need to balance security with socialization. With the recent approval by the FDA of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 - 15, many families are wondering if they should vaccinate their children. The CDC is recommending the vaccine for this age group.

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