Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Works In Kids Ages 5 To 11

PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine shaper said Monday it plans to question authorization for this property radical soon successful the U.S., Britain and Europe — a cardinal measurement toward opening vaccinations for youngsters.

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German spouse BioNTech already is disposable for anyone 12 and older.

But galore parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations for their younger children.

Pfizer studied a little dose of its two-dose vaccine successful much than 2,200 kindergartners and simple school-aged kids.

The kids developed coronavirus-fighting antibody levels conscionable arsenic beardown arsenic teenagers and young adults.

In Pennsylvania, the immense bulk of those who are contracting COVID-19, being hospitalized, and dying are unvaccinated, according to information connected breakthrough cases released by the Department of Health.

According to the state, unvaccinated oregon partially vaccinated radical made up 97% of deaths successful 2021, 95% of hospitalizations and 94% of cases.

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