Why is finding COVID shots for young children still so hard?
There are two parallel vaccine systems in the U.S., and the one children use depends on their insurance.
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There are two parallel vaccine systems in the U.S., and the one children use depends on their insurance.
In Los Angeles and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric covid shot, especially for young children. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it and can administer it, even if vaccines.gov says they can.
In LA and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric COVID shot, especially for those under 5. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it, even if vaccines.gov says they do.
It’s a confluence of problems, from technicalities about who can administer vaccines to kids to lack of accurate information online.