UNMASKING THE IGNORANCE OF THE YOUNGSTERS WITHOUT VACCINATION




         The present COVID-19 epidemic has impacted everyone. However, the pandemic's impact and repercussions are perceived differently depending on our standing as individuals and members of society. While some strive to adjust to working online, educating their children, and getting meals through Instacart, others are forced to be exposed to the virus in order for civilization to operate.


        Accessibility to safe and effective vaccinations is vital to eliminating the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore seeing many vaccines under development and testing is quite promising. WHO is collaborating with partnerships to research, manufacture, and distribute effective and safe vaccinations. Every year, vaccines save millions of lives. The development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations is an important step toward allowing us to do more activities we enjoy with the people we care about.


        One of the most significant motivations driving vaccination research in children is the need to protect children against adverse effects. Vaccinating children will also be important in reaching an inhabitants' level of protection, and herd immunity, sufficient to reduce the establishment of harmful variations and bring the epidemic to an end. As states increase eligibility for COVID-19 immunizations, children and teenagers 12 and older will be able to acquire the vaccine through the same channels that adults have had access to thus far. The locations where you may be vaccinated may differ depending on your state and where you get your health care.


        

    We can safeguard our community members from illness by vaccinating the majority of individuals. If a large number of individuals refuse to be vaccinated, the illness will be able to infiltrate and propagate. It is critical that everyone participates in safeguarding all members of our community. Becoming immunized against COVID-19 can reduce your chances of contracting and transmitting the virus that causes COVID-19. Vaccination can also aid in the prevention of major diseases and death. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a safer strategy to establish immunity than getting sick with COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine protects you by eliciting an antibody response without causing illness.



        When we achieve herd immunity, we will be able to resume our lives as they were before the epidemic. But, in the meanwhile, we must continue to employ proven mitigation measures such as masking, social distance, and reducing the size of meetings. Furthermore, because teenagers can spread COVID-19 to others, vaccinating youngsters may be a vital element of safely returning to normal daily activities such as attending school in person, engaging in team sports, and spending time with friends.

References:
If necessary, the U.S. should pay people to get a COVID-19 vaccine (December 17, 2020) by Robert E. Litan. Retrieved March 29, 2022, from https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/12/17/if-necessary-the-u-s-should-pay-people-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine/

COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens could help defeat the coronavirus (May 7, 2021) by Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, UCHealth. Retrieved March 29, 2022, from https://www.uchealth.org/today/covid-19-vaccines-for-children-and-teens-could-help-defeat-the-coronavirus/

FDA to authorize Pfizer vaccine for 12-15-year-olds by early next week: report(May 3, 2021)by Nexstar Media Wire Retrieved March 29, 2022, from  https://www.wboy.com/news/health/coronavirus/fda-to-authorize-pfizer-vaccine-for-12-15-year-olds-by-early-next-week-report/

What’s the holdup on COVID vaccines for kids 4 and younger? (February 14, 2022) by Zoë Read Retrieved March 29, 2022, from https://whyy.org/articles/whats-the-holdup-on-covid-vaccines-for-kids-4-and-younger/ 

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