COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Californians ages 12 to 15 could become available as soon as Thursday. Later Wednesday night, a vaccine advisory group for California and other Western states will meet to issue its own recommendations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. Vaccination will enable these youngsters to more safely return to normal activities, including spending time with friends, and protect their families and communities from COVID-19, officials said. According to The Times’ vaccine tracker, about 49% of Californians have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 12, 2021 00:26 UTC