Florida-based grocery store chain Publix has declined to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children under 5, despite federal regulators’ conclusion that the shots are safe and effective.

Publix said it would not offer the shots “at this time” and did not offer an explanation for its decision. It follows state officials’ choice to discourage COVID-19 shots for young children.

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