AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, CALIFORNIA


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California Pediatricians Support State-Required COVID-19 Vaccination for Eligible Children and Safe In-Person Learning

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Pediatricians have seen first-hand the detrimental impact on education as well as physical, social, and emotional health of children with distance learning across the nation and the state of California.

Key Points: 
  • Pediatricians have seen first-hand the detrimental impact on education as well as physical, social, and emotional health of children with distance learning across the nation and the state of California.
  • AAP-CA supports the announcement by Governor Gavin Newsom to require COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible children in school as an added measure to ensure safe, in-person attendance.
  • We encourage other states to follow our lead to keep our kids safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19."
  • "We must make every effort to ensure all children and the education community are safe in our school systems," Dr. Fukuda continues.