US health authorities on Tuesday began vaccinating children younger than 5 against coronavirus as the country continues to battle the virus.

"The United States is now the first country in the world to offer safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old," Biden said as US hospitals began vaccinating the nation's youngest children.

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Last week the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) panel had given the green signal to inoculate kids below 5 with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines after reviewing the clinical trials.

The US authorities have allowed two-shot Moderna vaccine doses for children aged six months to five years and a three-shot Pfizer regimen for children aged six months to four years.

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President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a vaccination centre in Washington as the president urged parents to get their kids vaccinated. The US had begun vaccinating the elderly in December 2020 as the pandemic created havoc around the world.

"This is no time for politics. It's about parents being able to do everything they can to keep their children safe," Biden said.

Biden said more money was needed for vaccines while adding that&nbsp;"there's going to be another pandemic, we have to think ahead."&nbsp;

The US is the worst-hit country due to the virus with over 86 million COVID-19&nbsp;cases and more than 1,013,900&nbsp;fatalities. The country was hit by the Omicron wave this year with some US states witnessing a surge in cases in recent months.

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US health authorities on Tuesday began vaccinating children younger than 5 against coronavirus as the country continues to battle the virus. "The United States is now the first country in the world to offer safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old," Biden said as US hospitals began vaccinating the nation's youngest children.

US health authorities on Tuesday began vaccinating children younger than 5 against coronavirus as the country continues to battle the virus. "The United States is now the first country in the world to offer safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old," Biden said as US hospitals began vaccinating the nation's youngest children. Also Read: Pfizer COVID vaccines are safe for small children, says FDA staff Last week the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) panel had given the green signal to inoculate kids below 5 with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines after reviewing the clinical trials. The US authorities have allowed two-shot Moderna vaccine doses for children aged six months to five years and a three-shot Pfizer regimen for children aged six months to four years. Watch: US approves COVID vaccines for children President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a vaccination centre in Washington as the president urged parents to get their kids vaccinated. The US had begun vaccinating the elderly in December 2020 as the pandemic created havoc around the world. "This is no time for politics. It's about parents being able to do everything they can to keep their children safe," Biden said. Biden said more money was needed for vaccines while adding that "there's going to be another pandemic, we have to think ahead." The US is the worst-hit country due to the virus with over 86 million COVID-19 cases and more than 1,013,900 fatalities. The country was hit by the Omicron wave this year with some US states witnessing a surge in cases in recent months. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

COVID-19: US begins vaccinating children under 5

As kids in America get vaccinated, a poll said just eighteen per cent of parents with children under the age group of 5 will get their children vaccinated "right away".

At least 38 per cent of respondents said they will "wait and watch" once US regulators authorise infants to get vaccinated.&nbsp;

Moderna has formally requested the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to vaccinate kids, however, a survey said 27 per cent parents said they will “definitely not” get their child vaccinated.

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The study conducted by KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor survey said 11 per cent of parents will get their children vaccinated only if it is required.

The parents said they do not have enough information about the vaccines' safety on children. The survey said 84 per cent of parents felt their child was “somewhat safe” from the virus at school.

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The Vaccine Monitor survey found that Black and Hispanic adults were lagging behind White adults in taking the booster dose.&nbsp;

Also, most adults in the US felt their families and their employers were prepared for the new wave but were not sure about the impact on their local area and the country.&nbsp;

The US government had given the nod for children between &nbsp;5 to 11 to be vaccinated, however, the survey found just 39 per cent had got their child vaccinated.

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As kids in America get vaccinated, a poll said just eighteen per cent of parents with children under the age group of 5 will get their children vaccinated "right away".

As kids in America get vaccinated, a poll said just eighteen per cent of parents with children under the age group of 5 will get their children vaccinated "right away". At least 38 per cent of respondents said they will "wait and watch" once US regulators authorise infants to get vaccinated. Moderna has formally requested the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to vaccinate kids, however, a survey said 27 per cent parents said they will “definitely not” get their child vaccinated. Also Read | Children's natural immunity against Covid lasts up to seven months: Study The study conducted by KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor survey said 11 per cent of parents will get their children vaccinated only if it is required. The parents said they do not have enough information about the vaccines' safety on children. The survey said 84 per cent of parents felt their child was “somewhat safe” from the virus at school. Watch| US Fed Report: Government paid $1 billion to media to promote vaccines The Vaccine Monitor survey found that Black and Hispanic adults were lagging behind White adults in taking the booster dose. Also, most adults in the US felt their families and their employers were prepared for the new wave but were not sure about the impact on their local area and the country. The US government had given the nod for children between 5 to 11 to be vaccinated, however, the survey found just 39 per cent had got their child vaccinated. (With inputs from Agencies) Watch WION LIVE Here

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