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GETTING THE PARTIES RESTARTED

Safety steps to consider for unvaccinated children’s birthday parties

STORY Datta Munshi | American Academy of Pediatrics

We are all ready for a return to familiar family traditions like backyard cookouts and birthday parties. Anyone 12 and older can now receive COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, making small gatherings of fully vaccinated people safe.

Children and teens have had an especially tough time dealing with all the changes needed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We can help them ease back into dearly missed events, like birthday parties, by taking extra precautions, even including kids too young to get the vaccine yet. Here are eight steps to take for extra safety when planning your unvaccinated child’s birthday party.

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