News CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, shots expected to roll out this week November 2, 2021Karen Weintraub and Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAYComments Off on CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, shots expected to roll out this week CDC experts find the benefits of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 -11 outweigh risks. Children could begin getting shots as soon as this week.