Mildred Matthews, 4, of Beaverton, Oregon, came to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital on June 25, 2022, with her mother, Suzanne Gray, to receive her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Mildred was smiling and confident until the needle came close to her skin, when she showed signs of worry. But Mildred’s fear quickly evaporated thanks to her mom’s calming presence. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
