On Saturday, June 18, just in time for Father’s Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a media statement recommending that “all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine.” The statement continues: “This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children.”
“Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation’s fight against COVID-19,” CDC Direction Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky told the public.
“We know millions of parents and caregivers are eager to get their young children vaccinated, and with today’s decision, they can. I encourage parents and caregivers with questions to talk to their doctor, nurse, or local pharmacist to learn more about the benefits of vaccinations and the importance of protecting their children by getting them vaccinated.”…