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Suspicion, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5...

Kids low COVID-19 vaccination rates called a gut punch

Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11.

Officials say only about 17% of children in the 5-11 age group are protected against COVID-19.

Less than 20% of kids age 5-11 are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Experts are citing multiple reasons including distrust by some parents.

Kids low COVID-19 vaccination rates called a gut punch

More than two months after COVID-19 shots were made available for children ages 5-11, the vaccination rate remains low nationwide at just over 17%.

Less than 20% of kids age 5-11 are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Experts are citing multiple reasons including distrust by some parents.

Distrust, misinformation and delays because of the holidays and bad weather have combined to produce what authorities said are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5-11.

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