There’s a lot of misinformation about kids & COVID being pushed by a group of MDs calling for the #urgencyofnormal. Their claims seem to be based in science or make just a bit of sense. But they’ve got the facts wrong, plain and simple. Here's a quick #FactCheck 🧵
Fact #1. COVID is not like the flu for kids (or their parents!). COVID mortality since 2019 is 5x higher than the flu. COVID is linked to MIS-C and other lingering symptoms. Nearly 100K kids hospitalized from COVID. 
Fact #2. Schools aren't “highly vaccinated” yet.
📈80% of children ages 5-11 are not fully vaccinated
📈45% of children ages 12-17 are not fully vaccinated
📈We see persistent disparities in COVID outcomes & vaccination rates in children
#NormalizeEquity #UrgencyofCaring
📈80% of children ages 5-11 are not fully vaccinated
📈45% of children ages 12-17 are not fully vaccinated
📈We see persistent disparities in COVID outcomes & vaccination rates in children
#NormalizeEquity #UrgencyofCaring
Fact #3. COVID spreads through the air in crowded indoor settings. This includes schools!
The good news?
😷Masks reduce spread
🔖Mask policies help us mask together, most effectively
💪Strong policy studies support this
❤️Policies protect all (more equitably)
#UrgencyofEquity
The good news?
😷Masks reduce spread
🔖Mask policies help us mask together, most effectively
💪Strong policy studies support this
❤️Policies protect all (more equitably)
#UrgencyofEquity
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