Pfizer said it has asked the FDA to authorize use of a low-dose version of its Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. It would be the first Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids. What does that mean for children and parents? Here's what you need to know.
It would be the first Covid-19 vaccine for younger children. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved for people age 16 and older and has emergency use authorization for children 12-15.What does that means for children and their parents? Here are some questions and answers:When will the vaccine be authorized?In theory, it could be authorized for children before Halloween.Read MoreTwo different federal agencies will consider whether kids should get these new vaccines.
"Co-administration of influenza and other Covid-19 vaccines is encouraged," Dr. David Shay, a medical officer with the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity call.
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