A program to vaccinate children in the United States has come closer to reality, after the CDC endorseds the use of COVID-19 shots in kids from 5 to 11.

Australian health authorities and regulators have yet to decide if it should happen here, but it is expected to happen in the next couple of months.

There has been some debate about whether kids should be vaccinated, with some questioning the very small risks versus the rewards.

So on today's Coronacast, what do we know about health problems in children from the vaccine compared to getting COVID-19 itself?

Also on today's show:

* More on rapid antigen tests

* A new COVID treatment?