Local Distributors React to Vaccinating Kids 12:39 am Local distributors tell me the demand for adults has dropped drastically within the last few weeks but they say with the new vaccine efforts including kids, they are expecting to see a surge again The Pfizer vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine across the country authorized for use by the FDA in children ages 12 and up. Officials with the FDA say, Pfizer conducted a clinical trial with more than 2,000 12 to 15 year olds, and it showed the vaccines efficacy is 100% and well tolerated. On Wednesday, the CDC will meet to decide whether or not to recommend its usage in kids these ages until then, vaccines will not yet be distributed.