Children one step closer to being eligible for COVID vaccine

Pfizer-BioNTech says their COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective in kids ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration is likely to decide on emergency authorization as soon as the last week of October.

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National story. 257 articles from 91 sources. 88 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Oct 30, 2021.

How each side is putting it

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25 sources
Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +3 more
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

TucsonLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

New York TimesLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Covid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11 clears another federal hurdle

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

The Checkup for Oct. 29: FDA clears Pfizer vaccine for younger kids. CDC approval up next.

NPRLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

Children ages 5 to 11 are a step closer to being eligible for the Pfizer vaccine

Center

51 sources
Ran by 33 outlets· Local Memphis, Thv11, +31 more
Local MemphisCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

Thv11Center· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WNEPCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WCNCCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KCEN WacoCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KIII Corpus ChristiCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KHOU HoustonCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KGW PortlandCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KING 5 SeattleCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

News West 9Center· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WTOL ToledoCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WQADCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

News Center MaineLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WTHR IndianapolisCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

Wfmy News 2Center· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WFAA DallasCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

12News Now BeaumontCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WUSA9Center· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WWL New OrleansCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KVUECenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KTVB BoiseCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KSDKCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KAGS BryanCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

13News Now NorfolkCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

12News PhoenixCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

CBS 19 TylerCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

KREM SpokaneCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA authorizes emergency use for Pfizer COVID vaccine in children 5-11

Ran by 27 outlets across the spectrum· 10TV Columbus, KYMA Yuma, +22 more
10TV ColumbusCenter· Oct 30, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

KYMA YumaCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

The ColumbianCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

KOB 4Center· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids

WHEC RochesterCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

WDIO DuluthCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

KOB 4Center· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids

WNYT AlbanyCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

KRDOCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids

Independent TribuneCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids

KVIA El PasoCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

WNYT AlbanyCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids

Fredericksburg.comCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

WDIO DuluthCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

KAAL RochesterCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

WHEC RochesterCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

WDIO DuluthCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids

MedicalXpressCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Quad-City Times, Waco Tribune-Herald, +4 more
Quad-City TimesCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Waco Tribune-HeraldCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

MedicalXpressCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

The Buffalo NewsCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Ran by 5 outlets· FOX 29 Philadelphia, FOX 35 Orlando, +3 more
FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Oct 30, 2021

Pennsylvania stands ready after FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

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12 sources
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Oct 30, 2021

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 shot for young kids

Tyler Morning TelegraphLean Right· Oct 30, 2021

Do children who’ve already had COVID-19 really need a vaccine?

MyNorthwestLean Right· Oct 30, 2021· ran in 8 outlets

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

FOX BusinessLean Right· Oct 29, 2021

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in children aged 5 to 11

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Billings Gazette, Tulsa World
Billings GazetteLean Right· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in children ages 5-11

Tulsa WorldLean Right· Oct 29, 2021

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in children ages 5-11

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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6 articles
Ran by 1 outlet· Deutsche Welle
Deutsche WelleLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

US: FDA approves BioNTech-Pfizer COVID jab for children | DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Oct 30, 2021

US: FDA approves BioNTech-Pfizer COVID jab for children | DW

The GuardianLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

US FDA approves Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5-11

Al JazeeraLean Left· Oct 29, 2021

US FDA authorises first COVID-19 vaccine for young children

Ran by 1 outlet· Deutsche Welle
Deutsche WelleLean Left· Oct 25, 2021

COVID vaccines for kids are coming | DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Oct 25, 2021

COVID vaccines for kids are coming | DW

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Oct 23, 2021Pfizer says its COVID-19 is over 90% effective in kids ages 5-11
  2. Oct 25, 2021FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
  3. Oct 27, 2021Local pediatrician on COVID-19 vaccines for kids
  4. Oct 29, 2021FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
  5. Oct 29, 2021Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Who covered each development

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Last development · Oct 29, 2021 — Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?