West Texas health leaders: FDA's approval of Pfizer for kids 12-15 is good news
Local pediatricians say while kids generally don't have as hard of a time getting over the virus, they can still be carriers of it.
Author: Rachel Ripp (News West9)
Published: 7:02 PM CDT May 13, 2021
Updated: 7:02 PM CDT May 13, 2021
ODESSA, Texas — A whole new line of defense is here to fight COVID-19: children.
12-15 year olds are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and hospitals have been anticipating this approval.
"We are now actively working, both with the pediatric practices locally and especially with the schools to make vaccine available," Russell Meyers, Midland Memorial Hospital CEO said.