The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Vaccines & Safety

CDC Recommends Children Between 5 and 11 Get Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

CDC Recommends Children Between 5 and 11 Get Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer/BioNTech's new pediatric COVID-19 vaccine vials are seen in this undated handout photo. Pfizer/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
11/2/2021|Updated: 11/3/2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday night recommended practically every child in the United States between 5 and 11 get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky made the recommendation, following advice from the agency’s vaccine advisory panel.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
twitter
truth
Author’s Selected Articles
New CDC Director Promotes Measles Vaccination Amid Outbreaks
Mar 02, 2026
New CDC Director Promotes Measles Vaccination Amid Outbreaks
Arizona House Passes Bill to Ban Medical Mandates
Mar 02, 2026
Arizona House Passes Bill to Ban Medical Mandates
RFK Jr. Says New Color-Coded Labels Coming for All Packaged Food
Mar 02, 2026
RFK Jr. Says New Color-Coded Labels Coming for All Packaged Food
Vaccine Sales Drop Under RFK Jr. and Trump
Feb 27, 2026
Vaccine Sales Drop Under RFK Jr. and Trump
Related Topics
CDC
Pfizer
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2026 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.