A COVID-19 vaccine will not be required to attend Louisiana public schools in 2022-2023 because they have not received full approval from the FDA, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
But LDH said in a news release that it is reaffirming its official recommendation that all eligible children receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
The Pfizer vaccine currently has FDA authorization for emergency use for children 5 and above.
The public health recommendation has not changed, LDH said, calling it more urgent now given the recent increases in COVID cases, percent positivity, and emergency department visits for COVID-like illness throughout the state.
LDH said it is making the decision now to give schools and families time to prepare.
