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SheltieLover

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Wed May 5, 2021, 10:50 AM May 2021

Canada authorizes Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and older

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/canada-approves-pfizer-vaccine-for-age-12-and-older/507-93c3a96e-d894-45d5-bf49-84ee0aa3548f

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is also expected to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for younger people by next week.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, on Wednesday confirmed the decision for the ages to 12 to 15 and said it will help children return to a normal life.

The vaccine was previously authorized for anyone 16 or older.

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Canada authorizes Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and older (Original Post) SheltieLover May 2021 OP
Good. US should be soon. Peppertoo May 2021 #1
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