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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots

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U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children six months to 5 years old while awaiting data on a three-dose course, aiming to clear the way for the shots as soon as late February, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press Monday.

The company's application was expected to be submitted as soon as Tuesday.

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