Dr. Fauci Says He Excepts Vaccines For Younger Children By The End Of Year

Dr. Anthony Fauci says that he expects coronavirus vaccinations to open up to younger children in the coming months. Dr. Fauci is the chief medical adviser to President Biden. Currently, the vaccination is only available for those who are 12 and older. When asked at an Axios virtual event whether he would recommend the shots for younger children, Dr. Fauci responded with, “Absolutely. If I had grandchildren, I would certainly recommend they get vaccinated.”

Pfizer is the only vaccine manufacturer who is approved by the EUA (emergency use authorization) to provide the vaccine from ages 12- to 15-year-olds in the United States. However, both Pfizer and Moderna are conducting clinical trials of their vaccines in groups of kids as young as 6 months. Dr. Fauci predicts that by the end of this year, or early 2022, that the vaccine will be available for all.

Source: NPR