Kids ages 5 to 11 have started receiving COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States. Health officials have hailed the kid-sized shots as a major breakthrough after more than 18 months of illness, hospitalizations, deaths and disrupted education.http://apne.ws/lJxw9Ld
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Many kids getting their shots on Wednesday expressed excitement. “I see my friends but not the way I want to. I want to hug them, play games with them that we don’t normally get to,” said Mackenzie Olson, 10, after getting her shot in Decatur, Georgia. http://apne.ws/7xRbtWo pic.twitter.com/pRtvnIc0FV
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The kid-sized COVID-19 vaccines, which are one-third the size of an adult dose, cleared two final hurdles Tuesday. The federal government has promised enough doses to protect the nation’s 28 million kids in the 5-11 age group.http://apne.ws/Y6kmkKt
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“Today is like a hallway pass for us to begin living life again,” said Brian Giglio. His son Carter, 8, has Type 1 diabetes that puts him at risk for complications if he became infected. Carter received his shot at a children’s hospital in Washington, D.C. http://apne.ws/XszOAYM pic.twitter.com/mJ8K5UoyBB
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About 1.9 million kids ages 5 to 11 have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the United States. In a study, Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine proved nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infection.http://apne.ws/wrUvSp7
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Cate Zeigler-Amon, 10, and her mom were first in line for a drive-through vaccination in Atlanta. From a computer in the car, Cate broadcast the moment she received her shot live during the morning announcements at her elementary school. http://apne.ws/Ka79nla pic.twitter.com/q0NQHSIkIN
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Some parents have expressed hesitation about getting their kids vaccinated, even if they are vaccinated themselves. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said she understands parents' fears, but that the vaccine's benefits outweigh the risks of COVID-19.http://apne.ws/Bh0cEAm
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Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults and teens, the shots for kids ages 5 to 11 are free. Here are some more things to know, including where the shots are available.http://apne.ws/0uZJh3i
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