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U.S. Vaccine Rates in Kids Mimic Covid-19 Shot Gaps in Adults
Share of 5-to-11 population with at least one dose ranges from less than 5% to more than 25% in some states
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The rate of Covid-19 vaccination in children ages 5 to 11 varies widely among states, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mimicking the wide gaps seen in the adult population.
Some states, such as Vermont, have vaccinated 27% of their 5 to 11 population. Others, particularly in the Southeast, have rates below 5%.