First kids 12 and older get Pfizer vaccine under CDC's new guidance and last updated 2021-05-13 16:44:47-04 NORFOLK, Va. - The CDC is accepting the recommendation of their advisory panel and is now recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people as young as 12. In Norfolk, 12-year-old Sai Bhasin and 14-year-old Auro Bhasin were the first in line on Thursday morning to receive their shot. Afterwards, Sai said, "We all wanted to get vaccinated. I was excited to get the process of being more immune to the virus." Brother Auro agreed and added, "The flu shot probably hurt more than the COVID vaccine."