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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Source: AP

LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP //September 20, 2021//

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Source: AP

LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP //September 20, 2021//

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said Monday its -19 works for ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. But with kids now back in school and the extra-contagious delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations for their younger children.

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