Cases in children rose 16% over the last week and 32% over the last two weeks.
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains how vaccines work.on how to combat the spread of coronavirus into the winter season, an announcement that comes at a critical juncture as the omicron variant spreads throughout the world and the first case has been confirmed in the U.S.
All Americans should be concerned about the unvaccinated in this country and throughout the globe. Among the eligible age groups with the lowest vaccination rates are kids 5 to 17, with logistical issues slowing rollouts. Biden's strategy includes a new effort to launch family vaccination clinics around the country, and swift implementation of this will be essential.
In some rural Tennessee counties, for example, child vaccination rates remain in the single digits, as parents may need to drive longer distances because of a lack of nearby providers. Research shows a stark rural-urban divide: 54% of urban kids 12 to 17 are vaccinated compared with 35% of rural kids. Increasing partnerships with community organizations and accelerating reimbursements for pediatricians promoting vaccine education and confidence can help us close this gap.
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