COVID-19 infections can be a minor hindrance or lead to severe disease or even death. Children, like adults, should receive a COVID-19 vaccine to help prevent serious illness from COVID-19, protect other people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and create an antibody response without having to experience sickness. (Our statement) updates the guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for Youth in Out-of-Home Placement.

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MD DHS Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine for Youth in Out-of-Home Placement