After the Food and Drug Administrationâs emergency use authorization of Pfizer for children 12 to 15 on Monday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and CDC are expected to approve and recommend the use of Pfizer to vaccinate those 12 and older on Wednesday.
The Pfizer vaccine is currently available for those ages 16 and older. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for those 18 and older.
âThe COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free â and theyâre our best shot to end this pandemic and return to the things weâve missed. Weâre moving quickly to empower parents and guardians to get this protection for their children,â said Gov. Doug Ducey. âMillions of Arizonans have already received the COVID-19 vaccine. Soon, kids ages 12 to 15 years old will now be eligible to get vaccinated and state vaccine sites are ready to serve them.â