White House Announces Vaccination Program for Children Will Be Fully Operational Nov. 8
The White House said the COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 5 to 11 will be fully operational on November 8. Jeff Zients, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said during a press briefing…
The White House said the COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 5 to 11 will be fully operational on November 8.
Jeff Zients, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said during a press briefing Monday, “Parents will be able to schedule appointments at convenient sites they know and trust to get their kids vaccinated.”
He added, “The number of sites will continue to increase throughout the month as more vaccine sites open their doors and administer vaccines. Bottom line, we have been planning and preparing for this moment. We are ready to execute pending the CDC’s decision.”
Watch part of the briefing below:
The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on Friday.
Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said in a statement, “As a mother and a physician, I know that parents, caregivers, school staff, and children have been waiting for today’s authorization. Vaccinating younger children against COVID-19 will bring us closer to returning to a sense of normalcy.”
The CDC’s panel of advisers are expected to meet on November 2 and 3