NORTH DAKOTA: Pfizer said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) its Covid-19 vaccine works for children ages five to 11 and that it will seek US authorization for this age group soon - a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, already is available for anyone 12 and older. But with kids now back in school and the extra-contagious Delta variant causing a huge jump in pediatric infections, many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations for their younger children.