Dr. Stewart: Social and health needs both to be considered before school decisions are made

Some parents are wondering if its safe enough for their kids to go back to school next year, when remote learning will still be an option.

Our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart says when it comes to school age kids, the vaccines are a great way to keep your kids healthy, as is letting them go to school in person.

Dr. Stewart says that children seem to be holding their immunity levels better than adults too, largely because their immune systems already have to be “amped up” as they develop.