Ars Technica
RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is reviewing state requests to order COVID-19 vaccines for children, according to the department. HHS stated it wants to ensure vaccine orders are "appropriate." States have reported delays in obtaining pediatric COVID-19 vaccines through the federal supply system during this review period.
