Preparing to Vaccinate Kids Against COVID

The transcript discusses the upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11, highlighting the White House's plans to distribute vaccines through familiar settings like pediatricians' offices and schools. It presents varied parental opinions on vaccinating their children, with some eager for protection and others cautious due to the vaccine's novelty. The government has ordered millions of doses and enlisted thousands of providers, but mandates are limited, with California being the only state requiring school vaccinations. The vaccine for children will be a third of the adult dosage, administered in two shots 21 days apart.

What is the current status of vaccine mandates for children in schools?

What is the dosage of the vaccine for children compared to adults?