CDC SIGNS OFF OF PFIZER VACCINE FOR CHILDREN

Director Walensky gives her endorsement of the drug.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on Tuesday gave the final OK for children ages 5-11 to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. "Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus that causes COVID-19," Walensky said in a statement. "We know millions of parents are eager to get their children vaccinated and with this decision, we now have recommended that about 28 million children receive a COVID-19 vaccine. As a mom, I encourage parents with questions to talk to their pediatrician, school nurse or local pharmacist to learn more about the vaccine and the importance of getting their children vaccinated."

The endorsement vote comes after a special federal advisory committee met to debate the issue.

The vaccines are being delivered and can be administered by this weekend.