Pfizer COVID Shot: Unanimous Vote Obscures Reservations About Vaccinating All Children 5-11

Many of US FDA's outside vaccine advisors wanted to wait for more data before widespread inoculations of kids 5-11, but felt some high-risk populations should get access to vaccine right away. They urged CDC to provide additional guidance on which children should be targeted.

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FDA advisors voted in favor of an EUA for Pfizer's COVID-10 vaccine in children 5 to 11 with some reservations. • Source: Alamy

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