Vaccinating kids age 5 and older means in-person learning can persist, and it could get kids, schools and families back to as close to normal most quickly and efficiently.
Now that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people ages 16 and older, there is no reason to delay vaccination. Vaccination is imperative in preventing COVID-19 and a vaccination mandate is necessary in ending the pandemic.
As California opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to virtually everyone, it is imperative that we take responsibility as members of our community and make an appointment to receive the vaccine as soon as possible.