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COVID-19 shots for children under 5 years old to begin this week

Jun 20, 2022, 4:29pmUpdated 4d ago
By: News 12 Staff
COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be given to children under 5 years old as soon as today.

The move comes after Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on the shots for children Saturday.
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Pfizer's vaccine series for young children is a three-shot series, while Moderna's is a two-shot series.

Both vaccines are a lower dosage than what's given to older children and adults. 
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