EPISODE · May 12, 2021 · 15 MIN
State Health Officials Outline Plans to Vaccinate Younger Kids
from KQED's The California Report · host KQED
California health officials said the Pfizer vaccine could be available for 12-15 year olds as early as Thursday. This comes after the Food and Drug Administration authorized the shots for adolescents earlier this week. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED State Senator Richard Pan of Sacramento is a pediatrician and led the effort to tighten California’s childhood immunization law. He says parents should ask questions and do research if they're concerned about getting their kids vaccinated. Guest: State Senator Richard Pan California’s new Attorney General has announced the formation of a Racial Justice Bureau to address racial injustice, in the wake of increased attacks in Asian communities across the state. Reporter: Alice Woelfle, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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California health officials said the Pfizer vaccine could be available for 12-15 year olds as early as Thursday. This comes after the Food and Drug Administration authorized the shots for adolescents earlier this week. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED State Senator Richard Pan of Sacramento is a pediatrician and led the effort to tighten California’s childhood immunization law. He says parents should ask questions and do research if they're concerned about getting their kids vaccinated. Guest: State Senator Richard Pan California’s new Attorney General has announced the formation of a Racial Justice Bureau to address racial injustice, in the wake of increased attacks in Asian communities across the state. Reporter: Alice Woelfle, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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