Why vaccine doses differ for babies, kids, teens and adults – an immunologist explains how your immune system changes as you mature
First CDC signed off on a COVID-19 vaccine for adults, then teens. Now US children ages 5 to 11 are officially eligible for shots. Here’s the science on why each group needs to be considered separately.
Brian Peppers, Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology, West Virginia University •
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Nov. 3, 2021 • ~7 min
Nov. 3, 2021 • ~7 min