We have recently received multiple phone calls from parents regarding notes to exclude their child(ren) from wearing masks while attending school.
As pediatricians, our goal is is to ensure that all children can safely return to school full time, participate in after school activities and sports. This can only be done by universal masking policies for all children and staff being in place. Therefore, our office will NOT write notes excluding any children from wearing face coverings while attending school, sports or any after school activities.
The link below contains extended information regarding this matter that is directly from the Upstate Medical University infectious disease physicians, public health experts and community pediatricians.
Thank you for your cooperation at this time.