These Utah parents are eager to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine, now that it’s approved for 12- to 15-year-olds

Public health officials are asking doctors and clinics to start making appointments as soon as possible.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Troy and Heather Mangan of West Jordan have been eager to get their kids Chaleh, 12, and Josh, 14, their COVID-19 shots as they await news that younger kids will be allowed to get the jab on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the vaccine’s use for adolescents on Wednesday.

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Sean P. MeansCulture, Food & Business Editor

Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.