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Canada s health regulator has authorised Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older. Dr Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, on Wednesday confirmed the decision for the ages to 12 to 15 and said it will help children return to a normal life. The vaccine was previously authorised for anyone 16 or older. The US Food and Drug Administration is also expected to authorise Pfizer s vaccine for young people by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year. The announcement comes barely a month after the company found that its shot, which is already authorised for those age 16 and older, also provided protection for the younger group.
Canada’s health regulator has authorised Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15.
Dr Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, said it will help children return to a normal life.
The vaccine was previously authorised for anyone 16 or older.
The US Food and Drug Administration is also expected to approve Pfizer’s vaccine for young people by next week, setting up jabs for many before the beginning of the next school year.
The announcement comes barely a month after the company found that its vaccine, which is already authorised for those age 16 and older, also provided protection for the younger age group.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
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Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, confirmed the decision for ages 12 to 15 and said it will help children return to a normal life. Canada is the first country to authorize Pfizer for that age group. The U.S. and the European Union are also reviewing it.
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