Many states will now be shipping doses to pediatricians and even to schools. Author: Andrew Weil, Travis Pittman, Associated Press Published: 10:10 AM CDT May 12, 2021 Updated: 3:43 PM CDT May 12, 2021
WASHINGTON U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday, just as expected new guidelines say it s OK for people of any age to get the shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.
The sprint to vaccinate millions of middle and high school students has already started in parts of the country, as a long line of kids rolled up their sleeves in suburban Atlanta for a first dose Wednesday. But much of the nation was awaiting recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that Pfizer s vaccine, already used for months in those 16 and older, was a good choice for 12- to 15-year-olds, too. The CDC was expected to accept its advisers recommendation.
Print article U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday just as planned new guidelines say it’s OK for people of any age to get a coronavirus shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations. The shots will let kids safely attend camps this summer and help assure a more normal return to classrooms next school year, concluded advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “And this is another way to get closer to ending this horrible pandemic,” said adviser Dr. Camille Kotton of Harvard Medical School.
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CDC advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for children 12 and older
The Food and Drug Administration this week authorized emergency use of the 2-shot vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, and the CDC is expected to accept its advisers recommendation.
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBEAssociated Press
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Middle school student Elise Robinson receives her first coronavirus vaccination on Wednesday in Decatur, Ga. Hundreds of children, ages 12 to 15, received the Pfizer vaccine at the DeKalb Pediatric Center, just days after it was approved for use within their age group. Ron Harris/Associated Press
U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday, just as expected new guidelines say it’s OK for people of any age to get the shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.
Many states will now be shipping doses to pediatricians and even to schools. Author: Andrew Weil, Travis Pittman, LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press Published: 10:10 AM CDT May 12, 2021 Updated: 5:13 PM CDT May 12, 2021
WASHINGTON U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday just as planned new guidelines say it s OK for people of any age to get a coronavirus shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.
The shots will let kids safely attend camps this summer and help assure a more normal return to classrooms next school year, concluded advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.