NBC News: CDC director ‘deeply concerned’ over rise in teens hospitalized with Covid
The chief of the CDC implored parents to talk with teens about the importance of wearing masks and to “encourage them to get vaccinated.”
For parents still deciding whether to get their kids 12 and up vaccinated, this should serve as a wake-up call.
As parents, we want to keep our kids safe. Getting your children 12 & older vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect them from getting very sick w/ #COVID19. Vaccines are safe & effective. Talk w/ your child’s doctor & find an appt. near you: https://t.co/SjbHsoHiqt https://t.co/Y7LPzjeaJd
— Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH (@CDCDirector) June 3, 2021
