CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11 : NPR
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advice opens a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids — just like what is already recommended for everybody 12 and older.
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FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11
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FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid booster for children 5 to 11 years old
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As CDC approves COVID vaccine for grade school age children
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