Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE asked U.S. health regulators to clear use of their updated Covid-19 booster in children 5 years to 11 years.

The companies made the request on Monday as retooled shots for people 12 and older roll out across the country. Health authorities people to get the shots to increase protection against the virus in case of fall or winter surges.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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