By City News Service
May 13, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Southland health agencies and other providers will begin vaccinating youth aged 12 to 15 against COVID-19 tomorrow, with federal authorities giving final approval for use of the Pfizer vaccine on that age group.
Shortly after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's immunization advisory committee voted to approve the use of the vaccine Wednesday, the city of Long Beach announced it will begin offering the Pfizer shot to those aged 12-15 starting Thursday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said earlier it would authorize the shots for the newly eligible age group as soon as the CDC gave it final approval, and it also quickly confirmed the inoculations will be available starting Thursday.