HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Back to school this fall, could be back "almost to normal" if the Pfizer vaccine is available for adolescents and kids are vaccinated, according to a health expert.
Pfizer says its vaccine 100% effective for adolescents age twelve to fifteen after conducting a trial.
The results exceed the trial of those who were age 16-25.
Huntsville Hospital and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ali Hassoun says this data is important.
"If we gonna have a vaccine available, and we know the kids are protected, and the teachers, and school staff - it'll be great because we can get back almost to normal actually," says Huntsville Hospital Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ali Hassoun.
Pfizer plans to submit the data to the FDA to request an emergency use authorization.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a plethora of information on how to protect yourself and other from the coronavirus.
The virus can easily spread from person to person, so the CDC recommends you stay at least 6-feet apart from people not in your household. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breaths or talks, according to the CDC. Because of this, the CDC recommends you wear a cloth facemask when around others and in public.
Additionally, the CDC recommends that you frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Symptoms to look out for include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, a sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
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If you suspect you have the coronavirus, you should seek out testing and self-quarantine.
Click here to find more COVID-19 information from the Alabama Department of Public Health.