and last updated 2021-05-03 23:29:02-04
RICHMOND, Va. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15 as early as next week, according to a federal official familiar with the authorization process.
This announcement comes one month after the company found that its vaccine, which is already authorized for teens over the age of 16, provides protection for younger adolescents.
Virginia Vaccine Czar, Dr. Danny Avula said 45% of the state s population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and efforts to vaccinate children will have a bigger impact in reducing virus cases in the commonwealth.