💉States Can Now Order Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Low-Income Kids
Free vaccines for low-income kids are now available
TL;DR
States can now order free COVID-19 vaccines for low-income children through a federal program. The FDA approved the vaccines in late August, and the CDC's clinical guidance is now finalized. Healthy children aged 6 months to 17 years are recommended to get vaccinated.
States can now order free COVID-19 vaccines for low-income children through a federal program. The FDA approved the vaccines in late August, and the CDC's clinical guidance is now finalized. Healthy children aged 6 months to 17 years are recommended to get vaccinated, with specific guidelines for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. The unexplained delay in vaccine ordering comes after years of attacks on the vaccines by the Health Secretary, who has falsely claimed they are the 'deadliest vaccine[s] ever made'.
Key Points
States can order free COVID-19 vaccines for low-income children through a federal program.
The FDA approved the vaccines in late August 2023.
CDC clinical guidance is now finalized, recommending vaccines for children aged 6 months to 17 years.
Healthy children aged 6 months to 23 months should get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Children aged 2 to 18 years should be vaccinated if they are at higher risk or desire vaccination.
Why It Matters
If you're a public health official managing vaccine distribution for low-income children, the newly approved CDC clinical guidance states that all infants 6 months to 23 months old should get vaccinated against COVID-19. Healthy children aged 2 to 18 years are recommended to obtain the vaccines through shared clinical decision-making. This guidance differs from leading medical groups, highlighting the political influence on public health recommendations.
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