Dr. Jha: More Data Needed On Pfizer COVID Shots For Kids

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If the data pans out on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccinations for children, infection numbers should start to drop among younger patients and “absolutely kids are going to be unmasked” in the nation’s schools, and parents should feel safe getting their children vaccinated, Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, said on Newsmax Monday.

“I have a nine-year-old, and I’m going to vaccinate him as soon as it’s authorized by the FDA,” Jha said on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America.” “I want to see more of the data right now.”

Pfizer announced early Monday that its vaccine works for children ages 5-11 and that it’s seeking authorization soon. The vaccine is already available for anyone 12 and older, but for younger children, the company tested a much lower dose and said it finds the younger children developed antibody levels that are just as strong as those in teens and young adults.

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