Challenges Persist in Accessing COVID Shots for Young Children
Some parents are facing difficulties in finding pediatric versions of the new COVID-19 shots for children aged 6 months to 11 years old. Issues such as limited information on where to find kid-sized doses, technical rules on who can administer shots to young children, and insurance coverage complications are making it challenging for parents to get their kids vaccinated. The lack of accurate information online and the need to navigate different vaccine systems based on insurance further exacerbate the problem. The slow rollout of pediatric vaccines raises concerns about protecting vulnerable babies and toddlers before the predicted winter COVID-19 surge.