Vaccines for Kids Likely to Get Green Light in Upcoming School Year: Surgeon General

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy speaks during a press briefing in the White House on July 15, 2021. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has said he believes it’s likely that a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 will be given emergency use authorization during the next school year.

Murthy made the remarks during an appearance on the “Skimm This” podcast.