Health Minute: New child COVID-19 infections still high

Published May 5, 2021 7:54 PM

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - New child COVID-19 infections are on the rise and so is the push to authorize vaccines for the youngest Americans.

Pfizer may be getting the green light soon for child COVID-19 vaccines.

Children are still considered less likely to develop severe symptoms from COVID-19 but further research needs to be done.

Health officials urge young Americans to get vaccinated for the U.S to reach herd immunity.

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