What questions do you have about COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds?

COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 could be available by next month, some experts anticipate.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the application from Pfizer-BioNTech to authorize its two-dose vaccine for younger children, with a panel of experts expected to discuss the topic on Oct. 26.

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to meet on the recommendations Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. A final decision from federal health officials is expected shortly after.

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