November 17th, 2021 by WCBC Radio
With the youngest Marylanders now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, state leaders are turning their attention to vaccine equity to ensure all kids who want a shot can get it. WBAL reports the 5- to 11-year-old eligibility has pushed vaccination rates significantly from about 7,000 shots a day to 12,000 a day. But there are still questions about distribution and equity. That was the focus of much of the Senate vaccine oversight committee meeting this week. In less than two weeks, nearly 60,000 5- to 11-year-olds in the state have received their first dose — that's 11.5% of that population. Health Secretary Dennis Schrader…
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