Dr. Anthony Fauci urged parents celebrating Halloween to get vaccinated against the coronavirus but described the holiday's activities as low risk, given that they are mostly outdoors
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday urged parents celebrating Halloween to get vaccinated against the coronavirus but described the holiday's activities as low risk, given that they are mostly outdoors.
He added: "This is a time that children love. It's a very important part of the year for children. I know my children enjoyed it."Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser, made the comments after CNN host Dana Bash asked for his guidance to parents who are concerned about staying safe while handing out candy and walking through their neighborhoods.
"If you're not vaccinated — again, think about it, that you'll add an extra degree of protection to yourself and your children and your family and your community. So it's a good time to reflect on why it's important to get vaccinated," he said.Mr. Jack O'Lantern's Pumpkin Patch in La Jolla, Calif.
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