“We know millions of parents and caregivers are eager to get their young children vaccinated, and with today’s decision, they can,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. During two days of meetings, they welcomed evidence that, in young children, the vaccines will likely reduce the risk of COVID-19 symptoms by 30% to 60%. “I feel comfortable that vaccinating will be a net benefit” to the well-being of the nation’s young children, Brooks said. After the CDC action, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its childhood vaccine recommendations to include COVID-19 vaccine for all babies and children older than 6 months. Although the safety of the vaccines in older children has been “very reassuring,” according to CDC briefings, many do not believe any risk is worth taking.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 19, 2022 22:08 UTC