On Nov. 2, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 years of age. Dr. Grace Lee, associate chief medical officer for practice innovation and infectious diseases physician at Stanford Children’s Health, and ACIP Chair, says she is fully supportive of recommending this vaccine for this age cohort.
“This is an important milestone in our ability to protect children from the global pandemic,” Lee said. “As a pediatrician, I am excited to be able to offer this safe and effective vaccine to school-aged kids.”
In this video, Dr. Lee addresses frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-11.
