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White House Rolls Out Vaccine Plan Once Shots Approved

Plans to vaccinate kids 5 to 11, as the FDA authorizes mix-and-match boosters.

Aired 10/20/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

White House Rolls Out Vaccine Plan Once Shots Approved

Clip: 10/20/2021 | 8m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Plans to vaccinate kids 5 to 11, as the FDA authorizes mix-and-match boosters.

Millions more Americans could soon be eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, and they'll have much more flexibility with which shot they get. Wednesday the FDA authorized so-called mix-and-match boosters, a CDC panel meets Thursday. Meanwhile, the White House is outlining its plan for getting children 5 to 11 vaccinated, once the age group is approved.

Aired 10/20/2021 | Rating NR

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