Press Statement Regarding CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Children

HONOLULU, October 20, 2022 – "With a CDC advisory committee on Wednesday voting to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine to its list of vaccines for children 6-months and older, I know many parents are concerned that this recommendation can lead to schools mandating it. I want to be absolutely clear that under an Aiona/Tupa'i administration, we would not support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for children. As I have stated previously, getting a COVID-19 vaccine is a personal choice and parents should decide what is best for their children."

~ Duke Aiona