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CDC Recommending Vaccines For Children 5-11

The CDC is recommending that all children ages 5-11 be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer BioNTech pediatric vaccine. THE CDC is expanding vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the US.

 

According to the CDC, COVID-19 cases in children can result in hospitalizations, deaths, MIS-C and long term complications which can linger for months.  COVID-19 vaccinations have undergone and continue to undergo safety monitoring. Not only does the CDC say that getting COVID-19 vaccinations will help protect your child against COVID, but it will reduce disruptions to inperson learning, and help curb community transmission. 

 

Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for pediatrics will begin this week with plans to scale up to full capacity starting next week.  Vaccines will be available at thousands of pediatric healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, health centers, and more.

 

Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, CDC Director, says that,

 

“Together with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus that causes COVID-19.  We know millions of parents are eager to get their children vaccinated and with this decision, we now have recommended that about 28 million children receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  As a mom, I encourage parents with questions to talk to their pediatrician, school nurse, or local pharmacist to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their children vaccinated.” 

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