COVID shots begin for infants, preschoolers

The nation's infants, toddlers and preschoolers are finally getting their chance at COVID-19 vaccination as the U.S. rolls out shots for tots this week.U.S. regulators have given the OK for Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines for kids aged six months to five years.At Montefiore Medical Park in the Bronx on Tuesday morning, nurses for the first time administered COVID-19 vaccine shots to several kids under five years old.

Daniel Schwab, New York Resident said "Oh, I feel safer knowing that he's getting ready for school in the fall. I want him as protected as I can and knowing that the vaccine is safe and effective for kids his age. I was happy to get it done as soon as I could."

The Moderna vaccine requires two doses, while the Pfizer vaccine involves three doses. Moderna's vaccine is one-quarter of the dose given to adults and Pfizer's is one-tenth of what is used for adults.