Trump Administration Delays Covid Vaccines for Children in Over a Dozen US Areas
The administration is holding back Covid-19 shots for children in at least 11 states and one US territory, with no timeline given for when they might become available.
The Trump administration is holding back Covid-19 vaccines for children in at least 11 states and one US territory, according to reporting, with officials not indicating when or whether the shots will become available in those areas.
The move is described as the latest in a series of steps by administration officials to restrict access to vaccines in the United States. Experts cited in the reporting say the delay could set a precedent for holding back other immunizations beyond Covid-19 vaccines.
The restriction affects families seeking to vaccinate children against Covid-19 in the impacted states and territory, leaving them without clear guidance on availability. The broader pattern of vaccine restrictions has drawn concern from public health experts about potential effects on childhood immunization access.
No further details on the administration's rationale or a timeline for resolving the delays were included in the available reporting.
Sources
- Delays in Covid shots for kids is latest bid by Trump officials to restrict vaccines — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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