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RFK Jr.'s CDC Blocks States From Ordering Pediatric COVID-19 Shots

The CDC under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is withholding approval for state orders of COVID-19 vaccines for children, citing a review for "appropriate" use.

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What to know

  • The CDC under RFK Jr. is not letting states order COVID-19 vaccines for children, blocking access to the shots.
  • HHS says it wants to verify that vaccine orders are "appropriate" before allowing them through.
  • The move restricts pediatric vaccine access at the state level under the current health department leadership.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. US Secretary of Health and Human ServicesCDC federal public health agency

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    Ars Technica reports CDC withholding approval of pediatric COVID shot orders

    Reporting reveals that RFK Jr.'s CDC is not letting states place orders for COVID-19 vaccines for children, blocking access to the shots pending review.

    “US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."”
    — US Department of Health and Human Services
    1. 1 outlet RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access

      first by Ars Technica, 4h ago