Thu Oct 21, 2021 – 4:14 pm EDT
WASHINGTON (LifeSiteNews) — The Biden administration on Wednesday released its plan to vaccinate 28 million kids against COVID, should the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approve the shots’ use in kids aged 5 to 11.
The plan involves setting up shot clinics in places such as children’s hospitals, pharmacies and schools. The White House is preparing for FDA approval at an October 26 meeting and the CDC’s sign-off at a November 2–3 meeting.
The federal government “has procured enough vaccine to support vaccination for the country’s [pediatric population].” The dosage will be lower for the children’s shots.
“The Administration will make vaccination accessible and conveniently located to families across the country, including vaccination clinics at doctors’ offices, hospitals, pharmacies, community health centers, and school- and community-based sites,” the White House said on its fact sheet. “Nationwide, more than 25,000 pediatric and primary care provider sites will provide vaccinations for children, in addition to tens of thousands of other provider locations that serve children, including pharmacies, children’s hospitals, and community health centers.”
Biden’s team plans to use school clinics and
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