We need to revisit the issue to enact a mask mandate in the Bedford NH public school system. It is unfair to our students and unvaccinated kids under 12 to be exposed to COVID 19 especially when so many adults are falling critically ill and dying daily in ICUs across the country.

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) has recommended use of masks in an effort to minimize the risk as much as possible to our unvaccinated kids.

“There are many children and others who cannot be vaccinated,” said Sara Bode, MD, FAAP, chair-person elect of the AAP Council on School Health Executive Committee. “This is why it’s important to use every tool in our toolkit to safeguard children from COVID-19. Universal masking is one of those tools, and has been proven effective in protecting people against other respiratory diseases, as well. It’s also the most effective strategy to create consistent messages and expectations among students without the added burden of needing to monitor everyone’s vaccination status.”

Please sign this petition to reinstate mask ban on the Bedford School District. We should do everything we can to protect our kids.