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 February 12, 2021

Once approved, should children receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

A discussion with pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Wassim Ballan.
by Kassandra Lau

Of the vaccines available in the United States, Pfizer’s is approved for people ages 16 and up. Moderna is approved for those 18 and up. Clinical trials are underway to test the vaccine on children as young as 12. We discussed the process and some common questions about childhood vaccines with Dr. Wassim Ballan, who specializes in pediatric infectious disease at Phoenix Children’s.

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