Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe For Kids Ages 5-11

Some experts say the vaccine could be available to young children before Halloween if the emergency authorization process goes smoothly.

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe For Kids Ages 5-11
In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, the Pfizer logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in New York. Mark Lennihan, File / AP Photo
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe For Kids Ages 5-11
In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, the Pfizer logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in New York. Mark Lennihan, File / AP Photo

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe For Kids Ages 5-11

Some experts say the vaccine could be available to young children before Halloween if the emergency authorization process goes smoothly.

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Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11 and plans on submitting a request for emergency authorization by the end of September.

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