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Pfizer vaccine receives emergency use authorization for children ages 12 to 15

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.

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Pfizer vaccine receives emergency use authorization for children ages 12 to 15