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Key things to know about the White House's plan to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11A Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administration at a vaccination clinic on September 22 in Los Angeles.
"We know millions of parents have been waiting for Covid-19 vaccine for kids in this age group. And should the FDA and authorize the vaccine, we will be ready to get shots in arms," White House Covid-19 response director Jeff Zients told reporters at a White House Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday. Zients continued:"Kids have different needs than adults and our operational planning is geared to meet those specific needs, including by offering vaccinations in settings that parents and kids are familiar with and trust."
The administration is also launching a partnership with the Children's Hospital Association"to work with over 100 children's hospital systems across the country to set up vaccination sites in November and through the end of the calendar year," the White House announced. The administration also plans to help make vaccination available at school and other"community-based sites" with help from Federal Emergency Management Agency funding.
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