An update form the Children’s Hospital Association:

The nation’s physicians, nurses, hospital and health system leaders, are encouraging the American public to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn – and to continue wearing a face mask, maintaining physical distance, and washing their hands so we can defeat COVID and get back to the moments we miss with friends and family.

The groups also stress that while the COVID-19 vaccines have undergone a rigorous process and been proven safe, effective, and life-saving, getting vaccinated comes down to a choice everyone must make for themselves and their loved ones. Up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines can be found at cdc.gov or by reaching out and asking trusted physicians, nurses or other health care workers.