Delays in Covid shots for kids is latest bid by Trump officials to restrict vaccines
Some states, like Idaho, also purchase some of the recommended vaccines in this way.Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), confirmed that Covid vaccines are not available through VFC. “Getting the updated vaccine out there is going to provide the most protection to kids,” he said. HHS is “not allowing the best vaccine to be out there to prevent the most disease.” Previous vaccines expired earlier this year.Vaccinating children is especially important early in life; infants have one of the highest hospitalization rates from Covid after the 65-plus age group.
- ▪Some states, like Idaho, also purchase some of the recommended vaccines in this way.Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), confirmed that Covid vaccines are not available through VFC.
- ▪“Getting the updated vaccine out there is going to provide the most protection to kids,” he said.
- ▪HHS is “not allowing the best vaccine to be out there to prevent the most disease.” Previous vaccines expired earlier this year.Vaccinating children is especially important early in life; infants have one of the highest hospitalization rate
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‘They’re using every means possible to try and make it harder to get vaccinated,’ said Daniel Jernigan Photograph: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen‘They’re using every means possible to try and make it harder to get vaccinated,’ said Daniel Jernigan Photograph: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesUS healthcareAnalysisDelays in Covid shots for kids is latest bid by Trump officials to restrict vaccinesMelody SchreiberAdministration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territoryWed 23 Sep 2026 09.04 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 09.07 EDTShareThe Trump administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory, and officials have not indicated when or whether the…
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