The COVID-19 VACCINE in CONNECTICUT
On October 20, 2022 the CDC ACIP voted to add the Covid-19 vaccine to the National Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s1020-immunization-vote.html
In Fall 2021, Governor Lamont hired Manisha Juthani as Department of Public Health Commissioner. She stated on record that she supports mandating the COVID-19 for K-12 education once it receives full FDA approval.
See article here: https://ctmirror.org/2021/10/15/california-is-mandating-covid-vaccine-for-kids-could-ct-be-next/
FDA granted full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group July 2022.
https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-07-08-fda-grants-full-approval-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-12-15-age-group
The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently a Connecticut state required immunization for education/daycare. Click here for STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS IN CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS.
In Fall 2021, Governor Lamont hired Manisha Juthani as Department of Public Health Commissioner. She stated on record that she supports mandating the COVID-19 for K-12 education once it receives full FDA approval.
See article here: https://ctmirror.org/2021/10/15/california-is-mandating-covid-vaccine-for-kids-could-ct-be-next/
FDA granted full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group July 2022.
https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-07-08-fda-grants-full-approval-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-12-15-age-group
The COVID-19 vaccine is not currently a Connecticut state required immunization for education/daycare. Click here for STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS IN CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS.