Relief at Last: First Kids Under 5 Get Their Covid Shots

“It’s a Relief.” The parents were cradling babies, chasing after their toddlers, and bribing their four-year-olds with snacks, but the refrain was the same: It’s a relief.

After waiting over a year from the initial Covid vaccine rollout, kids under five can finally get their shots. The first in the city received theirs this afternoon during a press event at Seattle Children’s, where the mood was just about what you’d expect.

For the Children’s team—represented by CEO Jeff Sperring, chief medical officer Dr. Ruth McDonald, and pediatric infectious disease division chief Dr. Danielle Zerr—it was one of pride. “I have been waiting for this for a long time,” said McDonald, who

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