Pfizer says its COVID vaccine is safe and effective for kids ages 5-11
Posted on AllSides September 20th, 2021
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be safe and effective in children aged 5 to 11, the drugmaker said Monday.
The vaccine, created by Pfizer and German partner BioNTech, generated a “robust” immune response in young children during clinical trials, according to the company.
Pfizer now plans to use the data from the clinical trial to seek authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and other health regulators for the 5 to 11 age group “as soon as possible”.
The vaccine is already available for anyone 12 and older in...