Coverage dated November 24, 2021

European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11

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The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.

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Fox26 Houston
European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
Deutsche Welle
EU regulator backs COVID-19 shot for 5-to-11-year-olds | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The EU's drug regulator has backed giving the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine to children aged between 5 and 11. In Europe, vaccinating children has been a divisive issue – but many families will now be keen to get their kids jabbed.
The Hill
EU regulator recommends COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Thursday recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The Buffalo News
EU regulator authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 (opens The Buffalo News)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union's drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for
New York Times
The European Union’s drug regulator approves the Pfizer vaccine for young children. (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The move, which applies to children 5 to 11, comes as Europe is experiencing a Covid surge.
Al Jazeera
EU regulator approves first COVID shot for 5- to 11-year-olds (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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Bloc joins a growing number of countries including US, Canada, Israel, China and Saudi which have cleared jabs for kids.
Forbes
EU Regulator Clears Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine For Children Aged 5 To 11 (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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It is the first time the regulator has authorized a Covid-19 vaccine for use in young children.
Sioux City Journal
European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11.
Breitbart News
European Union Regulator Authorises Pfizer Vaccine For Five-Year-Olds (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The EU's drug regulator authorized Pfizer´s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old.
13News Now Norfolk
Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 authorized by European Union regulator (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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It is the first time the European Medicines Agency has cleared a COVID-19 vaccine for use in young children.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Pfizer vaccine cleared for European Union kids 5-11; plus more about vaccinating children (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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It's the first time the Europeans have cleared a COVID-19 vaccine for use in young children. Plus, the latest stats and your guide to staying safe this holiday season.
The Guardian
Covid live: France announces boosters for all adults and stricter mask rules; EU approves Pfizer jab for children aged five to 11 (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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French health minister holds press conference to announce new measures; EU regulator approves vaccine for younger children
FOX Business
Pfizer to offer COVID-19 vaccine for European kids 5-11 (opens FOX Business)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The European Union's drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for shots to be administered to millions of elementary school pupils amid a new wave of infections sweeping across the continent.
France 24
EU approves first Covid jab for kids aged 5-11 (opens France 24)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The EU cleared Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children aged five to 11 on Thursday, the first jab to be approved in a cohort where the virus is rapidly spreading.
Deutsche Welle
EU regulator approves BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine for 5-11 age group | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The European Medicines Agency, the EU's regulator for medicinal products, on Thursday approved the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11.
Washington Times
EU regulator authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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The European Union’s drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for shots to be administered to millions of elementary school pupils amid a new wave of infections sweeping across the continent.
The Times of Israel
European Union approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11 (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Nov 24, 2021
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Decision by body's regulator comes days after Israel rolls out the shots for children

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