9/20/21 - Pfizer Says Their Vaccine Is Okay For Kids

Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:53 AM

Daniel Schludi

Pfizer hopes to make their vaccine available to children under 12 years of age.

This morning, Pfizer announced that their vaccine is effective for kids ages 5 – 11.

They say they are now seeking approval for use on kids.   

It comes as the Food and Drug Administration says they are not recommending a third dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for now.

The FDA says only people 65 and older or anyone else considered at high-risk, should get it for the time being.  Some medical experts say it is a matter of time before it is recommended for more groups of people. 

Vaccine advisers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also meet this week to discuss COVID-19 booster shots.

President Biden says that he is hopeful that vaccines for school age children will greatly reduce cases in schools.

The CDC says the seven-day average of COVID-19 deaths hit a high last week, not seen since March 1. 

 

 

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