US authorizes first Covid vaccines for infants and preschoolers

US regulators on Friday authorized the first Covid-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin next week.

A final sign-off would come from the CDC director, Rochelle Walensky.

She said pediatric deaths from Covid-19 have been higher than what is generally seen from the flu each year.

For weeks, the Biden administration has been preparing to roll out the vaccines.

Some parents have been anxiously awaiting the chance to protect their young children.

Studies from Moderna and Pfizer showed side effects, including fever and fatigue, were mostly minor.

The vaccines are for children as young as six months.