We’re facing the delta variant — a highly contagious strain of the coronavirus.
How dangerous is the delta variant for children?
It is certainly more transmissible,” said Sean O’Leary, vice chair of the Committee on Infectious Diseases for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
How can I protect my tweens or teens, if they are vaccinated or if they aren’t?
He said: “Be thoughtful about what you’re doing, where you’re going, and outdoors is safer than in. In larger crowds, wear a mask. And that applies to kids down to 2.”
Should I keep my unvaccinated children away from grandparents or other older people?
Families need to try to “maintain some sense of sanity and recognize the importance of human contact while trying to be safe,” O’Leary said.
Should I keep my kids out of stores and other indoor places?
What you do also depends on where you live and how viral the spread is in that community. If there is a lot of spread, take more precautions.
How likely is it that as a vaccinated parent, I could pass along the delta variant to my child?
Vaccinated parents who are infected will have some amount of virus that they can spread, Bartlett said, but “it’s less than if not vaccinated.” Also, a “breakthrough infection” among vaccinated people is still very rare, Lighter added.
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By Amy Joyce
July 22, 2021
