What vaccinated parents need to know about risks their kids face from the delta variant, and what kind of activities pose the greatest risks.
Lee added that concerned parents can try to advocate for better mitigation measures in their school districts, including pushing for mask requirements, emphasizing more time outdoors and inquiring about ventilation improvements in classrooms.Children need time to socialize and need to spend time with their friends, said Lee, who has two young sons.
The safest bet, Benjamin said, is to keep playdates outdoors, particularly because many kids may not keep their masks on properly over their nose and mouth for the duration of an indoor playdate.Many front-line or essential workers did not have the luxury of working from home, but for others whose remote work may be winding down, experts said there are still ways to remain safe and protect others, including young kids, in the household.
“What we do not know at this point is whether the virus produced in vaccinated people is still at the same level of infectivity, or whether the presence of antibodies in these people may make the virus less infectious,” he said. “Until we learn about that, the delta variant behavior should mandate a change in strategies and approaches.”
In areas where the virus is spreading widely, it may be a good idea to refrain from things that involve being in close contact with other people for prolonged periods of time, Benjamin said. Dr. Randall Olsen, medical director of the Medical Diagnostics Lab at Houston Methodist hospital, said it’s critical to adjust behaviors based on who else is around.
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