Pfizer expects to seek vaccine authorization for kids between 2 and 11 this September

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Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appears set to be authorized for adolescents between 12 and 15, and the company aims to further expand the vaccine's use this September.

Pfizer during an earnings call on Tuesday said it expects to apply for emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine for children between 2 and 11 in September, CNN reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.