FDA To Authorize Pfizer COVID Shot For Kids Ages 12-15

The video discusses the potential authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. Currently, the vaccine is only available for those over 16. Pfizer has requested the FDA to amend its emergency use authorization, and approval could come as early as this week. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member, expressed optimism about the authorization, which would support US vaccination efforts. Approximately 17 million children are in the 12-15 age group, with an estimated 5 million expected to get vaccinated immediately and another 5-7 million over the summer.

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