White House announces vaccine rollout for kids

We check in with a White House reporter and pediatrician to get the details on the rollout process.

White House announces vaccine rollout for kids
In this May 19, 2021 file photo, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses are prepared for members of the community 12 years and up, at a clinic held by Community of Hope, outside the Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington. Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. The White House is detailing plans Wednesday for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks. Jacquelyn Martin, file / AP Photo
White House announces vaccine rollout for kids
In this May 19, 2021 file photo, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses are prepared for members of the community 12 years and up, at a clinic held by Community of Hope, outside the Washington School for Girls in southeast Washington. Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. The White House is detailing plans Wednesday for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks. Jacquelyn Martin, file / AP Photo

White House announces vaccine rollout for kids

We check in with a White House reporter and pediatrician to get the details on the rollout process.

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The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new details about its plan to roll out vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. Reset checks in with a White House reporter and pediatrician for the details.

GUESTS: Sabrina Siddiqui, Wall Street Journal White House reporter
Dr. Daniel Johnson, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital