Major Supermarket Chain Won’t Give COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5

Major Supermarket Chain Won’t Give COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
A Publix Food & Pharmacy store where COVID-19 vaccinations were being administered is seen in Delray Beach, Fla., on Jan. 29, 2021. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Florida-based supermarket chain Publix said Tuesday that it will not provide COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5 after authorizations were handed down by federal health agencies.

Spokesperson Hannah Herring told the Tampa Bay Times that the company will not be providing vaccines for kids aged 6 months to 4 years “at this time.” Herring said the company will not be providing an explanation for the decision.
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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