Children ages five to 11 will soon be able to get Covid shot, White House says

Country now has ample supplies of the Pfizer shot to vaccinate the roughly 28 million kids who will soon be eligible

Children age five to 11 in the US could soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the authorization of the Pfizer shot for 28 million younger children across the country.

Federal regulators and independent advisers will meet over the next two weeks to weigh the benefits of giving shots to kids, after lengthy studies meant to ensure the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. Independent advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are expected to begin reviewing the evidence on Pfizer vaccines for younger children early next week.