EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics Helping Kids Prepare for Vaccines By Staff Thursday, October 28, 2021 12:19 PM COVID vaccination for children ages 5-11 is on the horizon, which may be scary news for some kids who are scared of needles and vaccinations. It's normal and understandable to be scared of shots, but parents, caretakers and doctors can help the kids in their lives be brave and get ready for vaccination. Head over to The New York Times for more.