Unvaccinated children make up the majority of pediatric COVID patients admitted in the last week amid concerns about school safety and testing protocols.
Otto Linn-Walton, 8, received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Harlem Hospital.More children and teens are being hospitalized for COVID-19 in New York City and the surrounding area than at any other time this year, data from the state health department shows.
Citywide, 15% of 5- to 11-year-olds and 71% of 12- to 17-year olds are fully vaccinated, according to state data. Older teens are also eligible to receive a booster shot, although it’s not clear how many in NYC have opted for the additional dose. The state health department did not return a request for comment, and the city health department declined to comment.
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