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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Over 90% Effective in Children
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Over 90% Effective in Children
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has shown more than 90% efficacy in children between 5 and 11 years old, according to a study... 22.10.2021, Sputnik International
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"The observed VE [vaccine effectiveness] from at least 7 days after Dose 2 for BNT162b2 10 µg administered to children 5 to <12 years of age without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection before or during the vaccination regimen, per protocol case criteria (refer to Section 7) was 90.7%," the report said.Both companies promised that benefits of the vaccine outweigh the known or potential risks. They have acknowledged, however, the possibility of post-vaccination myocarditis among children between ages 5 and 11.The FDA is expected to release its review of Pfizer's data on Friday, according to media reports.
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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Over 90% Effective in Children
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has shown more than 90% efficacy in children between 5 and 11 years old, according to a study submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration.
"The observed VE [vaccine effectiveness] from at least 7 days after Dose 2 for BNT162b2 10 µg administered to children 5 to <12 years of age without prior evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection before or during the vaccination regimen, per protocol case criteria (refer to Section 7) was 90.7%," the report said.
Both companies promised that benefits of the vaccine outweigh the known or potential risks. They have acknowledged, however, the possibility of post-vaccination myocarditis among children between ages 5 and 11.
The FDA is expected to release its review of Pfizer's data on Friday, according to media reports.