The consequence has been very high rates of infection in children. As of 19 December, almost 40% of 16-17 year olds and over 50% of 12-15 year olds remain unvaccinated.3 Under 12s remain unvaccinated. What needs to happen nextVaccines Over seven million doses have been administered to 5-11 year olds in the USA. By reducing the chance of primary infection, vaccines reduce cases, transmission, long covid, and school disruption. As each covid variant is more transmissible than the last, clean air becomes an ever more important—and long lasting—defence.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2021 19:11 UTC