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Published May 5, 2021 •
Updated on May 6, 2021 at 7:15 am
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When Could Kids 12 to 15 Get the COVID Vaccine?
A federal official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the FDA s action, told the Associated Press the agency was expected to expand its emergency use authorization for Pfizer s two-dose vaccine by early next week, and perhaps even sooner. The person familiar with the process, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed the timeline and added that it is expected that the FDA will approve Pfizer’s use by even younger children sometime this fall.
Here s what experts are saying
Published May 5, 2021 •
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Here s what experts are saying.
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When Could Kids 12 to 15 Get the COVID Vaccine?
A federal official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the FDA s action, told the Associated Press the agency was expected to expand its emergency use authorization for Pfizer s two-dose vaccine by early next week, and perhaps even sooner. The person familiar with the process, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed the timeline and added that it is expected that the FDA will approve Pfizer’s use by even younger children sometime this fall.
Here s what experts are saying
Published May 5, 2021 •
Updated on May 6, 2021 at 9:14 am
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Here s what experts are saying.
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When Could Kids 12 to 15 Get the COVID Vaccine?
A federal official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the FDA s action, told the Associated Press the agency was expected to expand its emergency use authorization for Pfizer s two-dose vaccine by early next week, and perhaps even sooner. The person familiar with the process, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed the timeline and added that it is expected that the FDA will approve Pfizer’s use by even younger children sometime this fall.
When Could Kids 12 to 15 Get the COVID Vaccine?
A federal official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the FDA s action, told the Associated Press the agency was expected to expand its emergency use authorization for Pfizer s two-dose vaccine by early next week, and perhaps even sooner. The person familiar with the process, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, confirmed the timeline and added that it is expected that the FDA will approve Pfizer’s use by even younger children sometime this fall.
The FDA action will be followed by a meeting of a federal vaccine advisory committee to discuss whether to recommend the shot for 12- to 15-year-olds. Shots could begin after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopts the committee’s recommendation. Those steps could be completed in a matter of days.
Dr. Scott Goldstein, a pediatrician at the practice, said parents have been waiting for this.
“They ve been asking about it for months, and now more and more every day that we re getting closer to approving it for the 12 and up group,” Goldstein said.
The subzero storage may be a challenge for some pediatricians to offer it in-office.
“I think a lot of parents probably would feel more comfortable getting in their pediatrician s office, but whether you get it at the pediatrician or the pharmacy or health department, I think the shot is the shot at that point,” Goldstein said.
A spokesperson for Cook County Health said administrators at its five locations offering the Pfizer vaccine will welcome children, accompanied by a parent, once the FDA and CDC give the green light. Parents can make appointments and walk-ins will also be welcome.