As of 10/13/2021, the CDC reports that 513 children (age 0-17) have died WITH Covid and 58,792 deaths from all causes.  Kids are simply not at risk whatsoever (most who died with Covid had other underlying comorbidities) and do not spread Covid. I strongly oppose Covid vaccine mandates for anyone as there are no long term studies.  Anyone who wants the vaccine can get one but should not be forced.