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The White House announced that Merck will assist in producing Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to expedite distribution. Johnson & Johnson aims to deliver 20 million doses by month's end, despite earlier production delays. Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated that elementary students might receive vaccinations early next year, while high school students could be vaccinated this fall. Pfizer and Moderna are conducting studies to ensure vaccine safety for children, which is crucial for slowing virus spread. Special thanks were given to Kaiser Health News for their contributions.

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