much higher among those who are vaccinated against the virus, so too is parents' concern for their children. That is, 63% of parents whose children have been vaccinated against COVID-19 express worry about their child getting it, but just 17% of those with unvaccinated children are equally worried.The existence of the vaccine in general, regardless of whether their own child is vaccinated, could be a factor in parents' decreased worry, with some Americans believing the vaccine could reduce COVID-19 transmission in society more generally.
Or it may be related to the fact that COVID-19 causes less severe illness and fewer hospitalizations for children than adults.Worry is also higher among parents of younger rather than older children.