Here s what counties and school districts plan to do now that Pfizer vaccine was authorized for 12 to 15-year-olds
The Texas Department of State Health Services said they believe 1.6 million people in Texas are in the 12 to 15 age group. Author: WFAA Staff Updated: 1:02 PM CDT May 11, 2021
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas
Updated at 1:02 p.m. Tuesday to include additional districts.
Health departments and school districts in North Texas counties are getting ready to expand vaccines for teens.
The FDA announced Monday that it is expanding emergency use authorization for Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15. Next, the CDC s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet - currently set for Wednesday. Shots for kids could begin quickly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopts the advisory committee’s recommendation.
Start with a conversation to see what your children know and what their friends are telling them. Author: Teresa Woodard Updated: 11:46 AM CDT May 11, 2021
DALLAS The Food and Drug Administration expanded its emergency use authorization on Monday to allow Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to be given to anyone between the ages of 12 and 15 years old.
The vaccine had previously been approved for use in anyone 16 and older.
The FDA’s authorization is not the final say in approving vaccinations for adolescents.
A Centers for Disease Control panel is expected to meet Wednesday.
If the CDC panel recommends usage of the vaccine, 12 to 15-year-olds can begin getting a shot soon after.
Pfizer starts process for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer starts process for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is the first drug maker to start the process of getting full regulatory approval from the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer is the first drug maker to start the process of getting full regulatory approval from the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Right now, the shot is being used under an emergency authorization.
Pfizer said they ve had no safety issues, and after trials and 170 million doses administered in the U.S., no safety issues have come up.
Updated on April 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm
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If your COVID-19 vaccination card is lost or damaged, how can you get a replacement? You may be asked to show the card to get a second dose or to book travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Texas Department of State Health Services say your first stop should be the provider who gave you the shot.
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If you visited a temporary vaccination hub, here’s where to start your search.
Dallas County
Dallas County says its appointment and scheduling vendor, Luminare, is working on a way to allow people to download their vaccination record.
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