ORLANDO, Fla. – After the Pfizer vaccine was approved for expanded eligibility earlier this week, the United States is preparing to administer first doses to those as young as 12 as soon as Thursday.
An announcement is expected Wednesday regarding use recommendations on those 12-15 years old, according to the Associated Press. [TRENDING: Pipeline shutdown prompts state of emergency | 13-year-old girl was stabbed to death, ME says | 226 gators removed from Disney World] The vaccine’s approval for children as young as 12 comes as the country looks ahead to a more normal school year for students this coming fall.
In Seminole County, many parents have contacted the county to get their child vaccinated with some trying to schedule appointments.