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UT Health addresses Covid vaccine for young children


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UT Health San Antonio is getting ready to administer vaccines for kids 5 to 11 years old.

This, after the FDA panel accepted Pfizer's data indicating the vaccine is safe and 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in this age group.

The process to administer the vaccines for kids would be the same two-shot process.

The only difference is the dose, Pfizer's vaccine contains one-third the amount of active ingredient compared to the adult dose.

Children would receive a second dose 21 days or more after their first shot.

News 4 San Antonio was able to speak with Dr. Tess Barton from UT Health San Antonio addresses parent's concerns regarding possible side effects,and addresses any hesitancy parents may have.

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