The next steps towards approving COVID vaccines for young children are underway and in the hands of the CDC.
If all is approved, the shots for the youngest Americans will be administered starting Tuesday since Monday is a holiday.They will vote this weekend, and then the decision goes to the CDC Director.The Moderna shots will go to those ages 6 and under, the Pfizer doses will go to those ages 5 and under.
In New York City, despite falling case numbers, the city remains at the high coronavirus alert level.New Jersey ordering 51,000 vaccine doses for young kids.
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