Replies(10) The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it was expanding its national emergency use authorization for the vaccine, and California's top health official, Dr. Mark Ghaly, later announced vaccine approval for youth was imminent in California. (Getty Images) CALIFORNIA — California gave the green light for preteens and teens 12-15 to get their coronavirus vaccines following approval from the federal government earlier this week. The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it was expanding its national emergency use authorization for the vaccine, and Califo...