FDA Delays Pfizer COVID-19 Shot Decision For Children Ages 5 And Under; Awaiting Results Of New Study

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The U.S Food and Drug Administration is delaying a decision on COVID-19 shots for children under 5 years of age.

The vaccine was scheduled for next week but the agency decided to wait for the results of a new study on a third dose.

Early data from Pfizer shows a two-shot lower dose regimen is safe for babies as young as 6 months.

But it didn't provide as much of an immune response in 2 to 4-year-olds.

18 million children in the U.S. under five are the only age group not currently eligible for the COVID vaccine.

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