COVID-19 and Kids
Omicron is now the dominant strain of COVID-19. It was first detected in South Africa in November 2021 and the first case was reported in Colorado, December 2, 2021.
Rates of hospitalization from COVID-19 have increased significantly among children recently. This is in part related to the fact that children 5-11 years old were just approved to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in November. Rates of vaccination among these younger kids are lower than other eligible age groups at this time. Kids who are unvaccinated are at the greatest risk of developing significant disease if they get sick, relative to those that have been vaccinated.
Whether a child gets vaccinated is the parents decision. As parents we understand your fear or negative thoughts that may crop up as you think about this vaccine for your child. However, we encourage parents to review as much information as possible about the vaccine, so you can make an informed decision. Listed below are some of the top questions that have been posed about COVID-19 vaccines and kids.
Questions Answered About COVID-19 and KIDS
Getting Kids Back to School
Getting kids back to school is the number one priority! We do not want our young people to slip behind, this could have a negative impact on their future. Vaccination can help increase the likelihood that schools will be able to operate safely and keep kids well. Vaccination can help protect kids and slow the spread of COVID-19— to classmates, parents, and other family members. This can help get the pandemic under control.
Additional Questions
Do you have additional questions? If you do have questions, feel free to contact us at info@ coloradoblackhealth.org and we will definitely try to assist use. Also, on our COVID-19 microsite you can find resources, including vaccination sites.