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Rady's Doctor Reacts To Pfizer Announcement On Vaccine For Children Aged 5-11

By Jade Hindmon / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host,  Harrison Patiño / Producer, KPBS Midday Edition
Published September 20, 2021 at 11:40 AM PDT
This story was published more than 3 years ago.
In this March 2, 2021, file photo, pharmacy technician Hollie Maloney loads a syringe with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine. The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.
Robert F. Bukaty AP
In this March 2, 2021, file photo, pharmacy technician Hollie Maloney loads a syringe with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine. The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Drug companies Pfizer and BioNTech announced in a press release that lower doses of their COVID-19 vaccine provided a safe immune response in children 5 to 11 years old.

The findings are a welcome sign for parents and pediatricians alike, who have been waiting for further guidance on vaccination for younger school-aged children.

Dr. Stephen Spector is a professor of pediatrics and member of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital. He joined Midday Edition on Monday with more on the findings.

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Pfizer-BioNTech Announced Low Doses of Vaccine Safe For Children Aged 5-11
Recent finding have concluded the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be safe for children aged 5-11, according to the two pharmaceutical companies behind it's development.
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Jade Hindmon
Jade Hindmon is the host of KPBS Midday Edition. She connects San Diego through fearless conversations that inform, inspire and make you think. Prior to Midday Edition Jade was a reporter and fill-in anchor in the KPBS newsroom covering everything from politics to policing and the economy. Her award winning work spans network affiliates across the southeast and midwest. As a very proud Rattler, Jade studied broadcast journalism and political science at Florida A&M University. She takes a special interest in topics about democracy, accountability, racial justice, science and wellness.
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Harrison Patiño is a producer for "KPBS Midday Edition". His primary roles include story development, and is involved in the audio production and coordination of interview subjects. Prior to joining KPBS, Harrison held various positions at Hawaii Public Radio within its news and music departments. While pursuing a double major in journalism and classics at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Harrison worked at the school's student-run radio station, KTUH. After graduating, Harrison served as a community advisor for the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Student Media Board.
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