evidence: - While children with COVID-19 are less likely than adults to develop severe illness, children are still at risk of developing severe illness and complications from COVID-19. [...] Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black adults have a higher prevalence of obesity and are more likely to suffer worse outcomes from COVID-19. Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black children also have a higher prevalence of obesity. In 2017–2018, obesity affected 19.3% of children ages 2 to 19 years. However, Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black children had an obesity prevalence of 25.6% and 24.2%. [...] Vaccination can also keep adults and children from getting seriously sick even if they do get COVID-19. Vaccinating children can help them stay in school and safely participate in sports, playdates, and other group activities. COVID-19 vaccines help protect whole families and slow the spread of COVID-19 in communities.