U.S. Vaccine Rates in Kids Mimic Covid-19 Shot Gaps in Adults

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%.

At least some of the difference may be from delays in reporting. The CDC’s data lags the situation on the ground by several days, and the vaccine effort in young children is still only a few weeks old. A handful of ...