The White House says the Biden administration is already assembling and shipping millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses for children ages 5-11 in anticipation of a green light from vaccine advisers. The first shots could go in kids’ arms by midweek. apne.ws/UyLHjqm
Before kids ages 5-11 can receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a few steps remain:
• A special advisory panel to the CDC will consider detailed recommendations on Tuesday.
• CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky will give the final order. apne.ws/Zx4j6JA
• A special advisory panel to the CDC will consider detailed recommendations on Tuesday.
• CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky will give the final order. apne.ws/Zx4j6JA
The government has enough of the Pfizer vaccine for all 28 million children in the 5-11 age group, according to White House Coronavirus Coordinator Jeff Zients.
“We’re in great shape on supply,” Zients said. apne.ws/xEZ1tDg
“We’re in great shape on supply,” Zients said. apne.ws/xEZ1tDg
The goal is to have a range of options for getting children vaccinated, from pediatricians' offices to clinics and pharmacies.
The children’s vaccination drive is expected to start later this week and go into full swing by next week. apne.ws/sZNN3WO
The children’s vaccination drive is expected to start later this week and go into full swing by next week. apne.ws/sZNN3WO
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