Summary: <p>The FDA just approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year-olds and the CDC is expected to issue guidelines as early as Wednesday. Brianne Barker, virologist and immunologist, <a href="https://bbarkerdrew.com/">associate professor of biology at Drew University</a>, and co-host of the podcast <a href="https://www.microbe.tv/twiv/">This Week in Virology</a>, talks about the science behind the decision and answers questions from parents of kids in that age group, plus anyone still weighing their options for vaccination against COVID-19. </p> <p>Note: Prof. Barker and other virologists around the country offer <a href="https://asv.org/vaccine-townhall/">virtual town halls</a> to answer questions about vaccine science through the American Society for Virology.</p> <p> </p>
