The Biden administration on Thursday outlined its Covid-19 vaccination plan for children under the age of five, which includes ordering 10 million additional vaccine doses ahead of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to approve the shots to immunize the youngest Americans.
In a press statement, the White House said it is ready to begin rolling out vaccinations to children under the age of 5 by June 20 if the FDA and CDC issue their approval next week.
Initially, it will have 10 million doses available for the age group and expects millions more to be made available in the subsequent weeks.
The doses will also come with all necessary supplies including small needles made for younger children.
The White House plans to ensure wide availability of the vaccine, claiming 85% of children under five will be able to access a vaccination site no more than 5 miles away from their homes.
The administration says it will ensure that the shots are made accessible to communities that are “hardest-hit and most at-risk.”
The White House also plans to engage parents with information from trustworthy sources about the vaccines and will launch a nationwide education campaign.
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