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Emily Hilliard, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services, confirmed on Wednesday that the department had not yet made a decision about whether to provide the shots through that program.
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HHS spokeswoman Emily Hilliard confirmed the department has not decided whether to provide updated Covid shots through the Vaccines for Children program.
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Emily Hilliard
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-16",
    "person": "Emily Hilliard",
    "program": "Vaccines for Children program",
    "organization": "Department of Health and Human Services"
}
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Vaccination US Government Health Policy
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September 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Covid Vaccines Delayed for Half of U.S. Children
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/well/covid-vaccines-vfc-program-delay.html

The federal government has not made updated Covid vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children program, affecting about half of American children. This delay impacts uninsured and low-income families, with the Department of Health and Human Services yet to make a decision.

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