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Parents excited COVID-19 vaccine closer for younger children

Clip: 11/1/2021 | 3m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

But a recent survey also shows that parents differ on the issue

Nearly 760,000 children across New Jersey could soon be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA approved Pfizer’s shot for children ages 5 to 11 last week. If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives the green light after its review Tuesday and Wednesday, younger children could begin getting their first dose before the end of the week.

11/01/2021

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