On May 10th, 2021, the U.S. administration approved the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15-year-olds. The purpose of this is to help protect the youth as they return to school in the coming fall. (“Newsela | Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded to U.S. Children as Young as 12”) This information is significant because students in 6th grade and beyond will now have access to the vaccine. Furthermore, it brings a sense of security to everyone attending school in the future. As students take the vaccine, restrictions will begin to reduce. I know many of my friends are longing to return to in-person school and their ordinary lives in general. I know I want to experience regular high school life because virtual school is not a valid substitute. Lockdown has been a stressful time for many people. It has mentally and physically drained people in many aspects of their lives. Additionally, seeing my friends and family socially distant is the same experience. Not to mention vacations as a family. A sense of normalcy again can improve and help bring joy to students. Although the pandemic has not ended, a step has been taken in the right direction.
Works Cited
“Newsela | Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded to U.S. Children as Young as 12.” Newsela.com, Newsela, 2021, newsela.com/read/pfizer-vaccine-approved-age-12/id/2001021031/. Accessed 12 May 2021.
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