NEW: CDC Panel Unanimously Recommends Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Kids Ages 5-11
The CDC Advisory Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended the Pfizer Covid vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky still has to give her final stamp of approval.
CNBC reported:
Children ages 5 to 11 are on the cusp of being cleared to get Covid-19 shots after a key CDC panel unanimously voted Tuesday to recommend Pfizer’s doses for younger kids.
The final decision now rests with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who is expected to accept the recommendation by the agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Once she signs off, which is expected as early as late Tuesday, vaccinations for young kids could begin immediately.
“Starting the week of Nov.
