Union members discuss COVID-19 vaccine options for teachers BBB warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams (Source: WTVM) By Randi Hildreth | December 23, 2020 at 5:33 AM CST - Updated December 23 at 7:23 AM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - State superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has said he hoped school leaders would be included in early COVID-19 vaccination efforts and it could happen soon after CDC officials approved teachers as next candidates to get the shot.
The CDC Panel categorized teachers as frontline essential workers, which means they are people who are needed to keep society functioning and are at a substantially higher risk of exposure.
Union leaders say they’re glad teachers are getting the designation because of the risks that come with the work. They haven’t heard that the vaccine would be mandatory for teacher, but they’re happy teachers could soon have access to it if they want it.