RELATED: CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11In the U.S., there have been more than 8,300 coronavirus-related hospitalizations of kids ages 5 to 11, about a third requiring intensive care, according to government data.
The CDC has recorded at least 94 deaths in that age group, with additional reports under investigation.Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in kids 5-11, based on clinical trial data released Oct.