US regulators approve Covid boosters for children 12 to 15
by Associated Press in Washington from World news | The Guardian on (#5TKPW)
- FDA authorizes boosters as US confronts Omicron spike
- Pfizer the only vaccine option for US children of any age
The US is expanding Covid-19 booster shots as it confronts the Omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12.
Boosters were already recommended for everyone 16 and older. Federal regulators on Monday decided they are also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds, once enough time has passed since their last dose.
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