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States regain access to COVID vaccines for low-income children after month-long delay

The Vaccines for Children program, serving nearly half U.S. youth, resumes distribution after administrative hold.

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What to know

  • The Vaccines for Children program, serving roughly 50% of U.S. children, was unable to distribute COVID vaccines for approximately one month.
  • States can now resume ordering COVID vaccines through the program for low-income patients.
  • The cause of the delay was not explicitly detailed in available coverage.

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    “The Vaccines for Children program, which serves nearly half the nation's youths, had been in limbo for almost a month, with doctors unable to obtain the shots.”
    — Washington Post · source
    1. 2 outlets CDC inaction delays COVID shots for low-income children

      first by CIDRAP, 7h ago · also Washington Post

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  2. background

    Vaccines for Children program halts COVID vaccine distribution — The federal Vaccines for Children program, which serves nearly half the nation's youths, entered a limbo period lasting approximately a month during which doctors were unable to obtain COVID vaccine shots through the program.