After a review process from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pediatric COVID-19 shots are now available for kids ages 5-11.

It's a long time coming for many kids and families who have been waiting for nearly a year. Today, we talk about what this means and answer some listeners' big questions about the rollout.

Guest: Carly Severn, KQED Senior Engagement Editor

More information about where to get a Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for kids.

This episode was produced by Mary Franklin Harvin and Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Audio was collected by Sara Hossaini and Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman.

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