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CDC Delays Pediatric COVID Vaccine Orders, Advises Doctor Guidance

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:29 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. states are experiencing delays receiving pediatric COVID-19 vaccines through the federal program.
The CDC has not yet started accepting orders for the children’s COVID-19 shots.
The agency now advises parents to consult doctors instead of recommending universal child vaccination.
Fewer than 10% of children aged six months to 17 were vaccinated last year, and booster demand fell sharply.

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Story summary

U.S. states are experiencing delays receiving pediatric COVID-19 vaccines through the federal program.
The CDC has not yet started accepting orders for the children’s COVID-19 shots.
The agency now advises parents to consult doctors instead of recommending universal child vaccination.
Fewer than 10% of children aged six months to 17 were vaccinated last year, and booster demand fell sharply.