Vaccines: CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, shots expected to roll out this week How effective is this COVID-19 vaccine in children? Here's what we know about this vaccine for kids: Last week the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in this age group, and on Friday the FDA expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine to include ages 5 to 11.

The CDC director and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices both approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday for this age group.

Children ages 5 to 11 can now get the COVID-19 vaccine.