Young children across the country are now able to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s shot for kids between 5 and 11 years old, affirming the recommendation of its advisory committee
The announcement paves the way for up to 28 million young Americans to receive Pfizer’s shot. It also makes a powerful tool available to help protect children from COVID-19 and keep schools open, a potential turning point in the pandemic.