To mask or not to mask: Pediatricians and the CDC don’t fully agree


Last school year, many parents had to decide between classroom and remote learning. This year, they have another big decision: mask or no mask. The guidance they’re getting is a bit confusing.

Here’s the guidance from the CDC.

Here’s the guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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