### [2021-05-10](/feed/2021/05/10/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# The Food and Drug Administration authorizes the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12–15 years old. 

Extending vaccine availability to children is considered key to achieving herd immunity, but could set off debates about vaccine mandates in school.


### Sources:

1. [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fda-authorizes-pfizer-coronavirus-vaccine-for-adolescents-12-to-15-years-old/ar-BB1gA3P2) [Image](https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB1gA71N.img?h=630&w=1200&m=6&q=60&o=t&l=f&f=jpg)

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