CDC commits $735 million to Covid vaccines for children

But the purchase is raising questions about whether the government had legal authority to make the commitment.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed more than $735 million to purchase children’s Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, according to federal procurement records.

The agreement was signed on June 1, 2026, and covers updated paediatric Covid-19 vaccines through fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

The purchase, however, presents a legal dilemma.