HOUSTON – (Oct. 27, 2009) – Texas Children’s Hospital physicians Dr. Julie Boom, from the Center for Vaccine Awareness & Research, and Dr. Pedro Piedra, will participate in a live, moderated web chat to provide the latest information on the H1N1 vaccine.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
12 P.M. (NOON) Central Time

Live web chat is accessible through the Houston Chronicle website at: www.chron.com. This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to ask questions and get information about the H1N1 vaccine from pediatric experts.

• Who should be vaccinated?
• What’s the difference between the shot and the mist?
• Is the vaccine safe for everyone?
• Why is the supply so scarce?

Featured Experts

• Dr. Julie Boom – Director of Infant and Childhood Immunization, Center for Vaccine Awareness & Research at Texas Children’s Hospital
• Dr. Pedro Piedra - Infectious Disease Specialist, Texas Children’s Hospital

About Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy children by providing the finest pediatric patient care, education and research. Renowned worldwide for its expertise and breakthrough developments in clinical care and research, Texas Children’s is ranked in the top ten best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Texas Children’s also operates the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network, with over 40 offices throughout the greater Houston community. Texas Children’s has embarked on a $1.5 Billion expansion, Vision 2010, which includes a Neurological Research Institute, a comprehensive obstetrics facility focusing on high risk births, and a community hospital in suburban West Houston. For more information, visit www.texaschildrens.org.