Child Vaccine Demand Underscores Deep Divisions in U.S.

Finally, it’s the kids’ turn.

After months of home schooling and school quarantines, children are getting their Covid-19 vaccines. And early indications are the rollout is mirroring what grownups have just experienced: The children’s vaccine is in high demand in urban coastal areas for the most part, it has been met with deep skepticism in many segments of society and is difficult to get in rural areas off the beaten track.

The result may be that areas with high vaccination rates already will get even more inoculated and protected while others remain vulnerable.

The Centers for Disease Control and ...