News CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, shots expected to roll out this week November 2, 2021 Karen Weintraub and Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY Comments Off on CDC panel 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. Once the director gives his final OK, shots are likely to begin this week.