COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months and Older
From the Administration of Children and Families: Office of Head Start (Excerpt)June 23, 2022, 5:01 PM
On June 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that children between the ages 6 months to 5 years old should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination is the leading public health strategy for minimizing COVID-19 transmission and preventing severe illness. We know from other routine childhood immunizations that vaccines have led to major improvements in children’s health. Likewise, vaccination against COVID-19 is one more way we can prepare our children to thrive. This landmark recommendation provides us with another powerful tool to protect children, families, and ECE and school staff. It will help create a future where children can more safely participate in ECE programs and schools, and parents experience fewer interruptions from these services.
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