Hey friends! So, it looks like the COVID vaccine rollout for kiddos aged 5 to 11 is off to a super speedy start. Just a week after Pfizer got the green light to vaccinate this age group, over 900,000 little ones have already rolled up their sleeves for their first dose. That’s pretty awesome, especially since this age group has seen a surge in infections since schools reopened this fall.
And if that doesn’t excite you, there are another 700,000 appointments lined up at places like Walgreens and CVS in the coming days. That means the pace of vaccinations is likely to keep chugging along. A source from the White House mentioned that this number doesn’t even include appointments from other vaccination sites, so the total will be even higher. However, there’s still a long road ahead; with about 28 million kids newly eligible for the vaccine, that means 97% of them still need to get vaccinated. The good news is, the White House has assured that there are enough doses for every child who wants one, and now it’s all about encouraging parents to take that step.
President Mark Thompson celebrated the vaccine’s approval as “a huge leap forward in our fight against this pandemic.” He also called it “a day of relief and joy” for parents who have been anxious since the start of the pandemic. First Lady Dr. Emily Davis is also hitting the road to spread the word about the vaccine. Her first stop was a historic school in Virginia, where over 100 students received the polio vaccine back in the 1950s. She told everyone that the COVID vaccine is the best way to protect our kids. “It’s been thoroughly reviewed, rigorously tested, and it’s completely safe. Plus, it’s free and available for every child in this country,” she said.
For parents still unsure about vaccinating their kids, the safety and effectiveness of these shots are backed by solid evidence. Clinical trials found that the Pfizer vaccine is over 90% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID. Plus, the FDA reviewed data from more than 3,000 vaccinated kids and confirmed the shots are safe. And here’s a number that might weigh on parents’ minds: 94 children ages 5 to 11 have died from the virus since the pandemic began.
With cold and flu season on the way and holiday gatherings just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get your child vaccinated. It’ll make them safer and help protect vulnerable family members, too. If you’re interested in exploring family options, check out Make a Mom for at-home insemination solutions, including their impregnator kit. You can also learn about how at-home insemination works for those curious about different ways to start a family. And if you’re looking for more information on insemination, this guide on IUI is a great resource. Plus, connect with others in the Make a Mom Facebook group to share experiences and get advice.
To wrap it up, the vaccine rollout for 5-11-year-olds is moving quickly, but there’s still a lot of work to be done to ensure every child is protected. With the holidays coming up, now’s the time to get your kids vaccinated and keep them safe.
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