Coverage dated October 29, 2021 to November 5, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine for Young Children Available at Drugstore Chains Starting This Weekend

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 4 developments

Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid will all soon offer the approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 in their stores, starting with Walgreens on Saturday.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. FDA approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids 5-11

    Headline from MedicalXpress ·

  2. Pediatricians urge parents to get children vaccinated for COVID-19

    Headline from WMUR ·

  3. Parent of 5-year-old explains why he chose to include his son in the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine trial

    Headline from Local Memphis ·

  4. Newest

    COVID-19 Vaccine for Young Children Available at Drugstore Chains Starting This Weekend

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

Reports & sources

141 articles, oldest first.

  1. WMUR

    FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The agency authorized the kid-size doses on Friday. But there's

  3. Summit Daily

    FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5-11 (opens Summit Daily)

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    Summit Daily's feed description

    Since the beginning of the year, COVID-19 vaccines have slowly been made available to various segments of the population. Front line health care workers and older populations had first dibs, then those with health conditions...

  4. FOX 4 Dallas

    FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

    Published

    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.

  5. The Conversation US

    The FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 – a pediatrician explains how the drug was tested for safety and efficacy (opens The Conversation US)

    Published

    The Conversation US's feed description

    Pediatric clinical trials for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 have shown that the Pfizer shot is safe and effective.

  6. Forbes

    FDA Authorizes Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The White House is aiming for shots to start being administered the fThe White House is aiming for shots to start being administered the first week of November.

  7. MedicalXpress

    FDA approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    (HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the emergency use of a smaller dose of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, paving the way for 28 million kids across the country to get their shots.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Millions of Children's COVID Vaccines on the Way to Pediatricians, Clinics (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The COVID vaccine for children is on its way to doctors’ offices across the country, and could be ready to use as soon as Wednesday, White House officials said Monday. The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s lower-dose COVID vaccine for emergency use in kids ages 5 to 11 Friday…

  9. Health Care Finance News

    FDA authorizes the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 (opens Health Care Finance News)

    Published

    Health Care Finance News's feed description

    Vaccines may be distributed as early as this week after the CDC signs off on their use.

  10. KVIA El Paso

    Covid vaccine for younger kids being shipped in anticipation of CDC final approval (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    WASHINGTON, DC -- The go-ahead for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 could happen this week. The Food and Drug Administration has already authorized the Pfizer vaccine for children, after they determined it had met the criteria for emergency use authorization.

  11. Scientific American

    COVID Vaccine Authorized for Kids Age 5 to 11 (opens Scientific American)

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    Scientific American's feed description

    The FDA’s decision to expand eligibility for the Pfizer vaccine to young kids could mean less illness, safer school and more freedom

  12. MedicalXpress

    What parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    On October 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency authorization for a child-size dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use in kids ages five to 11. Some 28 million children could be eligible by early November for the two-shot regimen administered three weeks apart.

  13. Al Jazeera

    US prepares to roll out COVID vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    About 28 million US children in age bracket will be eligible to receive Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID jab.

  14. MedicalXpress

    Weighing risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in children (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use in children ages five to 11. Pfizer's clinical trial results indicate the vaccine is safe and effective in this age group.

  15. CBS News

    CDC advisers to vote on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5 (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The CDC director will have the final word on whether to allow use of the shots for younger children.

  16. CNN

    Covid-19 vaccine for kids: Live updates on the CDC meeting (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting to discuss Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Follow here for the latest news updates.

  17. Vox

    Covid-19 vaccines for young kids are a big step toward a new normal (opens Vox)

    Published

    Vox's feed description

    5- to 11-year-olds may soon be eligible for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. That could be a game changer for families and schools.

  18. The Hill

    CDC panel endorses COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel on Tuesday recommended the agency move forward with giving Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11.

  19. NPR

    Are you planning on vaccinating your kids against COVID-19? (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Children ages 5 to 11 could be able to get vaccines as early as next week. NPR would like to hear from parents who are planning to vaccinate their kids and those who are not for an upcoming story.

  20. Local News 8

    CDC advisers vote to recommend giving COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11 (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Tuesday to recommend giving Pfizer's child-sized dose of coronavirus vaccine to children ages 5-11.

  21. The Guardian

    CDC advisers recommend Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for young children (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Child-size vaccine doses are already being distributed in US and shots may begin as early as Wednesday

  22. Al Jazeera

    US CDC advisers recommend COVID jabs for young children (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    CDC director must grant final approval before coronavirus vaccines can be administered to US children aged 5 to 11.

  23. BizPac Review

    CDC approves Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11, Biden endorses move as 'a major step forward' (opens BizPac Review)

    Published

    BizPac Review's feed description

    The CDC has unanimously approved COVID vaccinations for millions of children ages 5 to 11 at one-third the dose of adolescents and adults.

  24. FOX 4 Dallas

    CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

    Published

    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.

  25. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Where to Find COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Ages 5-11 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Now that the FDA and CDC have authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11, many parents are wondering where they need to go to get vaccinations for their children.

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