When will kids be able to get the Covid-19 shot? Will it be required for school? Does the vaccine pose any risks to children? Here is what you need to know after the Pfizer vaccine was authorized for use in 12- to 15-year-olds.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE
. The shot is the first cleared for administration in the younger age group, after the FDA last December approved the vaccine for ages 16 and up. Here is everything you need to know about Covid-19 vaccines and children:It could be within a few days, depending on how quickly states make 12- to 15-year-olds eligible. States often wait for a go-ahead from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That could come quickly.
Yes, according to most infectious-disease experts. Children can and do get sick from Covid-19, though research shows they typically experience milder cases and are
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