Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source
Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin December 17, 2020 - 12:02 AM Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? Not until thereâs enough data from studies in different age groups, which will stretch well into next year. The Pfizer vaccine authorized in the U.S. this month is for people 16 and older. Testing began in October in children as young as 12 and is expected to take several more months. The Food and Drug Administration will have to decide when thereâs enough data to allow emergency use in this age group. Depending on ...