HITN's Vida y Salud to Air Special on Childhood Vaccination

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network, Inc. (HITN), the leading Spanish-language media organization serving U.S. Hispanics, will present a special program titled Lo que debes saber sobre la vacunación infantil (What You Should Know About Childhood Vaccination) on its Vida y Salud service.

"This Vida y Salud special on HITN provides a unique opportunity to interact with professionals who can answer questions live. It is a very valuable educational experience for families," said Erika Vogt-Lowell, HITN's Vice President of Content.

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This one-hour special in Spanish will air Wednesday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). It aims to offer reliable information based on scientific evidence regarding the critical importance of childhood vaccination, presented in an accessible format for families.

Renowned journalist Neida Sandoval will moderate this special conversation, which will feature a panel of leading children's health experts: Dr. Ilan Shapiro and Dr. José Cucalón Calderón, both pediatricians and spokespersons for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as well as Dr. Carlos del Rio, a distinguished professor at Emory University and infectious disease specialist.

Throughout the program, these specialists will address the advancements, recommendations, and relevance of vaccines within children's health schedules. They will share perspectives that help families understand how these measures contribute to maintaining healthier and more protected communities.

During the broadcast, viewers will have the valuable opportunity to chat online in real-time with Vida y Salud doctors to resolve their doubts about childhood vaccination, using the LisaResponde.com platform.

"At HITN, we are committed to providing content that engages and informs our Hispanic audience," said Erika Vogt-Lowell, HITN's Vice President of Content. "This Vida y Salud special provides a unique opportunity to access reliable medical information while also interacting with professionals who can answer questions live. It is a very valuable educational experience for families."

With nearly a century of leadership, the American Academy of Pediatrics has developed and refined the childhood immunization guidelines used in the United States, helping to prevent disease and maintain the health of millions of children.

Lo que debes saber sobre la vacunación infantil is a part of the core mission of Vida y Salud and HITN to promote wellness and health education for the U.S. Hispanic community.

About HITN-TV
HITN-TV is the leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 35 million homes in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, AT&T U-verse, AT&T TV, AT&T TV Now, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism, and Altice. Edye users can learn more about the platform at www.edye.com and download the Edye app through the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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