White House Outlines Vaccination Plans For Kids 5-11

October 20, 2021

Ahead of the expected authorization of the COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, the Biden administration has announced that shots will be distributed to school-based clinics as well as pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, and other sites. School superintendents should expect to be contacted by their state departments of health in the coordination of vaccination clinics.

In addition, the White House has indicated that FEMA will reimburse states for school-based vaccination efforts, and the administration will coordinate to pair schools with local providers and pharmacies to help with on-site inoculations. They are holding "readiness calls" with states and territories in advance of the expected vaccine authorization.

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