Wisconsin Expected to Begin Vaccination of Kids This Week

Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 -- 10:01 AM

(WBAY) Wisconsin is likely just a few days away from starting to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 12 to 15.

With the Food and Drug Administration authorizing its emergency use, health officials are still waiting for the go-ahead from the CDC, which is expected to happen Wednesday.  Once it is cleared by the CDC, the state will make a determination as well.

In an email to Action 2 News Tuesday, DHS officials say they will ‘expand eligibility to include adolescents ages 12-15 based on those federal recommendations and clinical guidance.’

Local health care professionals are preparing to administer the vaccine to the new age group by Friday or early next week.

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