Pitt Pediatrics congratulates Ursula Parlin, MD, physician in year two of our Pediatrics Residency program, on her publication of an opinion article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette encouraging pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations.
Parlin's November 16, 2021 article discusses her experiences working throughout UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on inpatient units. She reviews several cases of pediatric patients experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, including one child requiring intubation. She also highlights benefits of childhood vaccinations and a recent surge of COVID-19 cases throughout Allegheny County.
Learn more about our pediatric residency programs and COVID-19 vaccine trials coordinated by the Pittsburgh Vaccine Trials Unit.