Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 5 to 11. AdvertisementHere’s what we know right now about the timeline to getting kids under 12 vaccinated. How close are we to a COVID-19 vaccine for kids? On Monday, Pfizer announced it will seek emergency-use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. In July, the New York Times reported that the Pfizer trials were moving faster than its mRNA vaccine competitor’s.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 21, 2021 21:00 UTC