CDC advisors give go-ahead to COVID-19 vaccines for young kids
The ACIP recommendation now goes to CDC head Walensky for final approval.
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The ACIP recommendation now goes to CDC head Walensky for final approval.
The Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11 could be available as soon as Wednesday, although the program is expected to ramp up over the next week.
Kids aged 5 to 11 can get vaccinated against Covid-19, after an expert panel of CDC advisers endorsed Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine.
Bridgette Melo, 5, holds the hand of her father, Jim Melo, during her inoculation of one of two reduced 10 microgram doses of the Pfizer BioNTech
Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 should be available nationwide later this week. CDC advisors stressed there's no reason to wait.