I am simply shocked that schools are opening. Children under 12 haven’t been vaccinated and not many have that are older. Delta is readily spread via the airborne route and this not only will make this wave considerably worse, but could very well badly impact the health of many more of these children than we realize given the way that the virus damaged tissue and organs, often in ways not immediately detected. My fear is an epidemic of diabetes, heart, liver, and lung disease, neurological problems, and many others. There are numerous examples to support that, but I’m going to sum it up from one Tweet that fits the data I’ve pulled on pediatric hospitalizations.
Here’s what I would do:
- If my child was under 12, I would pursue virtual schooling.
- If my child was not vaccinated, I would pursue virtual schooling.
- If my child had any comorbidities, I would pursue virtual schooling.
- If anyone in my household wasn’t vaccinated or had comorbidities, I would pursue virtual schooling.
- If my school district didn’t have mandatory masking, I would pursue virtual schooling.
- If my school district didn’t require vaccination for those eligible aside from legitimate contraindications, I would pursue virtual schooling.
- If I had the slightest hesitation about my child’s safety on a bus or in the school, I would pursue virtual schooling.
The choice is very clear to me.
Stay home. Stay safe. Don’t share air.
