State Health Officials Outline Plans to Vaccinate Younger Kids

Younger Teens in California Could Get COVID-19 Vaccine as Early as This Week

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 Tries to Ease Concerns of Parents Who Are Skeptical of Vaccine

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

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