Doctors, parents speak out after Pfizer says COVID vaccine is safe for kids 5 to 11

Students are back in the classroom, and local doctors report that COVID cases are on the rise. "The number of kids [with COVID cases] is starting to tick up slowly," said Dr. Alex Benjamin from LVHN. The news from Benjamin came when there was no word on when children would be eligible for the vaccine. That all changed Monday. Pfizer announced its vaccination trial for children 5 to 11 was safe and well tolerated. Vicki Kistler, the health director for the city of Allentown, says it could only take a few weeks before it's rolled out. "We have so many parents who are anxiously awaiting vaccinations for their children," Kistler said. View the full story at WFMZ.com: https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehigh... #Pennsylvania