Kids Under Five Can Now Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

The first jabs could become widely available as of today, June 21

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On Saturday, June 18, 2022, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation that all children six months through five years of age receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This decision expands eligibility for…