WASHINGTON —The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 years old.
“This is a promising development in our fight against the virus,” said President Joe Biden.
“If you are a parent who wants to protect your child, or a teenager who is interested in getting vaccinated, today’s decision is a step closer to that goal.”
The FDA previously granted an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to individuals aged 16 and older.
“Having a vaccine authorized for a younger population is a critical step in continuing to lessen the immense public health burden caused by the…
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