first week in October, company CEO Albert Bourla said on Tuesday.
Parents of even younger children may not have to wait much longer.
“We are working also on younger kids actually all the way down to 6 months old, between 6 months all the way to 5 years old,” CNN reports Bourla saying at an event hosted by the ResearchAmerica Alliance. “Those data will be available a month, month and a half later. So it will be end of October, beginning of November.”
Just like adults, children can become infected with COVID and pass it to others, so it is important that you encourage your child to practice the same safety protocols as adults.
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Finding a vaccine
If you are looking to get your child vaccinated, the CDC recommends the following:
- Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination walk-ins or appointments are available.
- Check with your child’s healthcare provider about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination.
- Contact your state or local health department for more information.
For more information about COVID vaccines for children, visit the CDC.