THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS GEARING UP FOR THE ANTICIPATED APPROVAL OF COVID-19 VACCINES FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN. 

IT'S EXPECTED THE PFIZER VACCINE WILL GET THE OKAY FOR KIDS AGES FIVE TO 11 IN THE COMING DAYS, AND DIRECTOR DOCTOR NGOZI (en-gahzi) EZIKE (eh-zee-kay) SAYS THEY WANT TO MAKE SURE FAMILIES HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM.

IN THE MEANTIME, EZIKE SAYS IT DOESN'T HURT TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK.

EZIKE SAYS THEY ARE ALSO LOOKING AT AFTER-SCHOOL AND PARK DISTRICT EVENTS AS YET ANOTHER OPTION FOR PARENTS. SHE EXPECTS THESE EFFORTS TO KICK OFF AROUND THE SECOND WEEK IN NOVEMBER.