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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

The hope is that an extra shot will shore up COVID-19 protection for kids ages 5 to 11 as infections once again are on the rise.

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