Covid vaccinations will be compulsory for all students in California, the state's governor announced — a first in the United States, where vaccine hesitancy has slowed efforts to end the pandemic.
The plan will be phased in as Food and Drug Administration regulators grant full approval for use in younger age groups, AFP reports.
California “will require our kids to get the Covid-19 vaccine to come to school,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
“Our schools already require vaccines for measles, mumps and more. Why? Because vaccines work. This is about keeping our kids safe and healthy.”
