ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida health officials are expecting a decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week that would expand eligibility of the Pfizer vaccine to those as young as 12 years old.
The FDA announced early last week it was seeking to authorize to expand emergency use on the vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15. [TRENDING: Track uncertain path of rocket falling to Earth | Woman identified in fatal Lee Rd.
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