(CNN) A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expert said Wednesday that it's OK to give the coronavirus vaccine alongside other vaccinations, a major boon for children and teenagers behind on their regular inoculations. Doctors and other clinicians had previously been advised to avoid giving coronavirus vaccine within two weeks of any other vaccine . The American Academy of Pediatrics also said Wednesday it supports giving routine childhood vaccines together with coronavirus vaccines. JUST WATCHED FDA greenlights Pfzier Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH FDA greenlights Pfzier Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents 03:59Though young people are less likely to be seriously affected by Covid-19, they can still be infected and spread it to others. About 52% of California's population has had at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, including 89% of those over age 65, according to CDC data .

Source: CNN May 12, 2021 06:33 UTC