CDC Advisers Recommend Pfizer Vaccine For Children 5-11 Years Old

The CDC's Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, marking a significant step towards final approval. The vaccine is a third of the adult dose and is expected to be distributed quickly once CDC Director Rachelle Walensky gives her official sign-off. Preparations for the vaccine rollout are already underway, with clinics ready to administer doses as soon as approval is finalized. This move will impact nearly 30 million children in the U.S.

What has the CDC's Advisory Committee concluded about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness?

How many children in the U.S. are expected to be impacted by this vaccine approval?