Ensuring Healthy Futures: Back-to-School Vaccinations with Andie Lyons
In an episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Andie Lyons, the lead for youth vaccinations at Public Health – Seattle & King County. Their discussion focused on the essential vaccinations required for children heading back to school.
Andie highlighted her role in ensuring that all youth, ages zero to 18, have access to necessary vaccinations, particularly as they prepare for school. With specific vaccination requirements for preschool and school entry in Washington State, her team collaborates with healthcare providers, schools, and community partners to eliminate barriers and promote access.
The conversation underscored key vaccinations such as DTaP, MMR, hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), and meningococcal vaccines, which are critical for school attendance. Andie emphasized the importance of establishing a regular medical provider early in a child's life to keep up with vaccination schedules. For families without a primary care provider, community clinics like Govax Kids offer free vaccinations for eligible children in South King County.
Andie also discussed the importance of ongoing communication between families and healthcare providers to address concerns and understand the necessity of different vaccines. She encouraged parents to visit the Public Health website for more information about vaccination resources and community clinics.
For more information on youth vaccinations, visit Public Health – Seattle & King County and follow them on Instagram @kcpubhealth.
To see more guests like Lyons, tune in with Trae every weekday at 11 a.m. on all Converge Media platforms and The Day With Trae YouTube Channel.
