By Adrianna Rodriguez

NEWS

What can I do if I'm vaccinated against COVID-19, but my child isn't?

age 16.

Parents received good news

Wednesday when Pfizer-BioNTech announced its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children 12 to 15 years old. The vaccine is currently authorized for use starting at

spread the virus.

As the trials in children and teens progress,

millions of parents in the USA who are getting vaccinated are unsure how to navigate a post-vaccine world where they're protected but their kids can get sick and

Here’s what health experts recommend is safe to do with your children:

Sports and other extracurricular activities

Outdoor activities represent a relatively low risk of infection, said Richard Malley, a physician in the division of infectious diseases at Boston Children’s Hospital and professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.

Parks and family outings

Parks are a great way to relieve stress from the pandemic with family and present a relatively low risk of infection compared with other activities, Malley said.

Visiting the grandparents

Grandparents and family should all wear masks and physically distance if there is more than one household visiting.

Family vacations

Even as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC continues to advise against nonessential travel, and health experts agree.

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Pfizer-BioNTech effectiveness
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