A report from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) describes their recommendation for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years. This means a panel of experts reviewed available evidence and formally advised that this vaccine be used for this age group in the United States.
The specific study data, including how many children were involved, what side effects were seen, or how well the vaccine worked in this age group, is not included in this summary report. This is just an announcement of the committee's official recommendation.
Readers should understand this is a public health recommendation, not a detailed research study. Parents with questions should talk to their child's doctor about the specific benefits and risks for their individual child, based on the full data that led to this recommendation.