Why vaccinating kids is key to ending pandemic
Young people will need to get vaccine for herd immunity to be reached, experts say Clinical trials for use of COVID-19 vaccines on children are ongoing, but researchers have to find the right dosage amount and monitor for side effects in each age group. Daily Herald File Photo
Updated 3/16/2021 8:33 AM
Even if every adult in Illinois elected to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, that s still not enough people to achieve herd immunity.
Most health experts believe at least 80% of the population needs a vaccine to potentially reach that immunity goal, though many suspect it s even higher.