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Answering your COVID questions:
Protecting your family this summer and beyond BY KRYSTEN GODFREY MADDOCKS
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ith COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, parents are hopeful that their children will be able to enjoy sports, camping and fun-filled days at the beach. While inoculations will provide some protection, doctors urge families to remain vigilant in their health and safety practices throughout the summer. Because vaccines have yet to be approved for use in children and teens, for the next several months everyone will still need to follow state guidance and the CDC protocols related to mask wearing, social distancing and hand-washing. We talked to three New Hampshire pediatricians to help you better understand how the vaccine will help reduce risk, what to do while you wait for your shots and how to safely get back to the activities you enjoy.
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