The news pediatricians and other doctors have awaited for two years has arrived. Beginning this week, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.

FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd, infectious disease physician on Saint Luke's COVID-19 Response Team, about how the change could help reduce the spread of COVID in the community if parents get their children vaccinated.

Watch the story below.

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