Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine works for children aged five to 11

Pfizer studied a lower dose of its two-jab vaccine in more than 2,200 nursery and primary school-aged children

Doses of the Pfizer vaccine. File Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Mon, 20 Sep, 2021 - 12:01

Associated Press reporters

Pfizer has said its Covid-19 vaccine works for children aged five to 11.

The vaccine maker said it plans to seek authorisation for this age group soon in the US, the UK and Europe – a key step towards beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

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The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech is already available for anyone 12 and older, but many parents are awaiting vaccinations for younger children.

Pfizer studied a lower dose of its two-jab vaccine in more than 2,200 nursery and primary school-aged children.

They developed coronavirus-fighting antibody levels just as strong as teenagers and young adults.

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