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When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timeline

Kids under 5 may soon be able to get the Pfizer vaccine if regulators decide the shots are safe and effective for this age group. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timeline

February 2, 2022 • The first big hurdle was crossed when Pfizer shared its clinical trial data with the FDA. Now there are five more steps to get through before this vulnerable population can be vaccinated.