Why did I get my daughter vaccinated? Because kids being unvaccinated isn’t worth the risk

Parents play the key role in keeping children safe. Like most parents, my wife and I do all of the “normal” things to keep our five-year-old daughter safe and secure. In the car, we make sure that her seat belt is fastened; we taught her to cross streets safely; and we check the milk and other foods in the fridge for an expiration date. Nothing is more important to us than our little person’s safety and well-being.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, with the return to in-person learning, the U.S. has seen significant COVID-19 outbreaks among children. Since September, more than 1.3 million new cases of pediatric COVID-19 have been recorded nationally. And contrary to people who downplay the threat of the coronavirus, a child contracting COVID-19 doesn’t risk just a fever for a few days. The OC chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently published research that children with COVID-19 may suffer symptoms for months, including insomnia, respiratory issues, congestion and even cognitive impairment. These are the kinds of ailments that I, like most parents, would do everything possible to keep away from my daughter.

Read more here: Why did I get my daughter vaccinated? Because kids being unvaccinated isn’t worth the risk – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)