We encourage parents with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine available to children to speak with their pediatrician about the benefits of vaccination. The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics wants to help facilitate those discussions. Pediatricians will be taking questions and discussing the importance of vaccination at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. Parents with questions can submit them in advance by emailing their questions to facts@ilvaccinates.com or by leaving a message at (312) 733-1026 x 206.