The latest round of COVID-19 shots is rolling out and Georgia health officials are encouraging all families to get their children ages 6 months and up vaccinated.
“I know many parents with very young children have been anticipating this day. We now know, based on rigorous scientific review, that the vaccines available here in the United States can be used safely and effectively in children under five,” Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told the New York Times.
“Parents, I strongly encourage you to get your children vaccinated. If you have questions, talk to your child’s [healthcare] provider to learn more about the benefits of this vaccine.”
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