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Fauci: Vaccines for Kids as Young as First Graders Could Be Authorized by September <[link removed]> For this to happen by the start of the next school year, trials need to prove the vaccine is safe and effective in children. Experts say manufacturers aren’t moving quickly enough, and that this is important for achieving herd immunity and stopping the spread of variants. by Caroline Chen

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