Health officials maintain that robust coronavirus mitigation measures are one of the easiest ways to slow the spread of COVID-19, including the more contagious delta strain. Essentia Health officials also believe in administering the COVID-19 vaccine to 5- to 11-year-olds.
From the column: "As a mom of two elementary school-aged boys, I know every parent's priority is keeping their children healthy and safe. And, as a physician, . I've spent time carefully reviewing the data and talking with my children and their father about the vaccine. And I want to share the facts that helped us make our decision to vaccinate our boys as soon as possible."