The COVID-19 vaccine is highly recommended for children, and as preventive medicine physicians, we encourage everyone eligible to receive the vaccine as soon as possible, and stay up to date with boosters. Sound science backs the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in preventing COVID-19 infection and complications. We realize that many parents have concerns about the length of time it took to secure approval on the vaccine for children, however this timeline is highly indicative of the rigor with which the vaccine was tested – both to ensure its effectiveness and its safety. There were no serious side effects seen among the thousands of children who participated in the vaccine clinical trials. With these approvals – we wholeheartedly recommend parents have their children in this age group vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccinating children not only keeps them safe from COVID-19 related health complications, but it also helps ensure the safety of those around them.