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

Lauren Neergaard

09/20/2021

Virus Outbreak Pfizer Vaccine Kids — PFIZER SAID MONDAY that its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that the company will seek U.S. authorization for the age group soon. / AP FILE PHOTO/DAVID GOLDMAN

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children 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…

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