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The New Normal: Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine could soon be available to children under 5

News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Dr. Ankita Sagar to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, and answer your questions.

News 12 Staff

Feb 2, 2022, 3:15 PM

Updated 1,043 days ago

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News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Dr. Ankita Sagar to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, and answer your questions.
Pfizer has begun the process that would make its COVID-19 vaccine available to children as young as 6 months old.
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