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Biden says Covid vaccine approval for younger kids a ‘huge relief’

Vaccinated people now make majority of Covid deaths
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US President Joe Biden on Friday hailed the approval of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against Covid-19 for younger children as a “huge relief.”

“Today is a day of huge relief for parents and families across America,” Biden said in a statement, adding that it will help “our nation continue to move forward safely.”

The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency authorization Friday for the use of Pfizer and Moderna in children under five.

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