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A CDC advisory panel has endorsed the full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 16 and older, following the FDA's final approval. Despite a rare risk of myocarditis, especially in teen boys, the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks. Fairfax County, Virginia, mandates COVID-19 vaccination for high school athletes, requiring proof by November 8th to participate in physical activities. This decision aims to reduce instructional pauses due to COVID-19 exposure during sports. Fairfax County is among the first to implement such a mandate. The video concludes with acknowledgments to news partners for health updates.

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