Live Breaking News & Updates on Measles Mumps

Stay updated with breaking news from Measles mumps. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

As White House announces vaccine plan for kids 5-11, states prepare for complex rollout

VioletaStoimenova/iStock(NEW YORK) With wind chill already dragging temperatures down to the low 30s in Anchorage, Alaska, nurse manager Deyana Thayer has her insulated snow gear ready to go as soon as a COVID-19 vaccine is finally available for younger children since her team will brave the elements to administer the shot in drive-thru clinics that make it easier for kids to get it in the warm comfort of their family's' car. Though regulatory bodies are still weeks away from green-lighting a vaccine for children as young as five, meticulous planning and coordination between state and federal health officials has already been underway for weeks to stand up the complex nationwide launch. "Quite a few parents are waiting on pins and needles," Thayer said. The White House on Wednesday announced its plan to distribute vaccine to cover the some 28 million children ages 5-11 if authorized, including a national public education campaign to "reach parents and guard ....

United States , New York , White House , District Of Columbia , The White House , Claire Hannan , Deyana Thayer , Kelli Newman , Nirav Shah , Vivek Murthy , Sophia Jan , Centers For Disease , Association Of Immunization Managers , Territorial Health Officials , Northwell Health , Drug Administration , Cohen Medical Center Dr , Surgeon General Vivek Murthy , Disease Control , Measles Mumps , Medical Center , Nationwide Children ,