The Food and Drug Administration said Sunday that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appears to be safe for children under 5 years old, the only age group not yet eligible for vaccination in the U.S. The FDA posted a similar analysis last week of Moderna’s vaccine for children under the age of 6. Pfizer’s vaccine was given in three doses and appeared 80% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19. Pfizer's vaccines will be available for kids 6 months through 4 years and Moderna's extends through 5 years old. Pfizer is the only company that currently has a COVID-19 vaccine designed for older children in the U.S.Moderna's vaccine would include two shots given about four weeks apart, each a quarter of the company's adult dose.

Source: Fox News June 13, 2022 14:59 UTC