Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

The federal government approved updated Covid-19 vaccines for the 2026-27 season last month. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not yet made these vaccines available through a major federal program that provides vaccine access to roughly half of US children. This delay means many children cannot currently get the updated vaccines through this pathway.

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 12d ago

CDC delay holds up children’s COVID vaccine orders

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Covid-19 vaccines delayed for about half of US children as access through federal program stalls

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Union LeaderLean Right· 12d ago

CDC delay holds up children's COVID vaccine orders, WSJ reports

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