Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not yet issued guidelines for the new COVID-19 vaccines, making it hard for many people, including children, to get vaccinated. The lack of guidelines means that vaccines cannot be widely distributed, causing confusion and delays.
Key Facts
- The CDC has not released final guidelines for the new COVID-19 vaccines.
- Without these guidelines, the Vaccines for Children Program cannot distribute vaccines to doctors and health departments.
- Many parents are anxious to vaccinate their children but face difficulties due to the delay.
- About half of U.S. children are eligible for vaccines through the federal program.
- The delay has also affected adults, who face varying state rules for vaccine eligibility and prescriptions.
- The process for this year's vaccine roll-out has been more complex than in previous years.
- The new vaccine is only approved for people at risk for severe COVID-19 due to age or health conditions.
- The CDC's advisory committee has recommended additional steps for vaccination distribution.
