San Francisco Planning to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5 to 11

A child's dose of the COVID-19 vaccination is shown, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at Children's National Hospital in Washington. The vaccine, one-third the dose for teens and adults, requires two shots three weeks apart. The U.S. enters a new phase Wednesday in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with shots now available to millions of elementary-age children in what health officials hailed as a major breakthrough after more than 18 months of illness, hospitalizations, deaths and disrupted education. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Authorities in one of the largest cities in California are planning to soon mandate COVID-19 vaccination for children as young as 5.

Health orders for San Francisco imposed in August require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms, and other establishments.