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Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, answered

It’s been a week since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the use of a pediatric coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi talks about the rollout and why some parents are taking a wait-and-see approach.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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