Is your child afraid of the doctor? How about needles? Books can be an excellent source to discuss difficult subjects in a relatable way. On this episode of KidzDocTalk, Dr. Jennie chats with the co-authors of "Ellie is Vaccinated," a book to read to 3-7 year old's to help prepare them for the Covid-19 vaccine as well as all medical procedures children may face. The majority of proceeds for "Ellie is Vaccinated" go to children's hospitals.
"Ellie is Vaccinated" is a book that welcomes readers to see pandemic life in the eyes of a child. Ellie is a relatable character to children as she too has been experiencing not going to school, not seeing friends and masking. This book provides comfort to children, letting them know they are not alone in the time of Covid and the positive outcome vaccines will provide to a return of a more normal life.
Reading "Ellie is Vaccinated" Can:
Author Bio:
Dr. Chen is an internal medicine physician and mother of two toddlers. She has treated covid-19 patients throughout the pandemic, even while pregnant with her youngest son. Dr. Chen's sister, Michelle, has master's degrees in Public Health and Business Administration. Michelle specializes in population health management strategy and operations. Together, the Chen Sisters were inspired to co-author this book to empower children and provide parents and caregivers with a fun resource to minimize vaccine anxiety. Majority of the proceeds from the book are donated to children's hospitals around the nation.
"Ellie is vaccinated" can be purchased on Amazon or directly through www.EllieAdventures.com, where podcast listeners can get 20% off using the code 'Ellie20'