America will become first country to vaccinate babies as young as six months as Pfizer asks for authorization to give the shot to children under 5

Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, have officially submitted data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to have its vaccine authorized for use in children aged six months to four years old. The company announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, following reports earlier in the day that the regulatory agency was urging them to submit an application soon. -- More...