Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to get approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use in children 6 months through 4 years of age.
Kids Under 10 Less Likely To Drive COVID-19 Outbreaks, Reveals Study
Children under 10 years of age are unlikely to drive outbreaks of COVID-19 in daycares and schools and that, to date, adults were much more likely to be the transmitter of infection than children, stated new research.
Children under 10 years of age are unlikely to drive outbreaks of COVID-19 in daycares and schools and that, to date, adults were much more likely to be the transmitter of infection than children, stated new research.
‘The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use in children 5 through 11 years of age in October 2021.’
They expect to complete the EUA submission in the coming days. The application is for authorization of the first two 3 mcg doses of a planned three-dose primary series in this age group.
Data on a third dose given at least eight weeks after completion of the second dose are expected in the coming months, and will be submitted to the FDA to support a potential expansion of this requested EUA, according to the two companies.
COVID-19 Sero Survey: 69% Kids Tested Positive
In Chandigarh as much as 68% children had tested positive for antibodies in an interim sero survey report. The PGI is carrying out the COVID-19 sero survey in children between six and 18 years of age.
In Chandigarh as much as 68% children had tested positive for antibodies in an interim sero survey report. The PGI is carrying out the COVID-19 sero survey in children between six and 18 years of age.
Source-IANS
Nearly 16 Kids Under 10 Years Tested Covid-19 in Puducherry
Sixteen children under 10 years were Covid-19 positive and are under treatment in various hospitals in Puducherry. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has directed the Health and Family Welfare Department to take the necessary steps to prevent children contracting Covid-19.
Sixteen children under 10 years were Covid-19 positive and are under treatment in various hospitals in Puducherry. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has directed the Health and Family Welfare Department to take the necessary steps to prevent children contracting Covid-19.
Delta Threat Stops US Schools from Reopening
CDC data showed that children under 15 years of age had the lowest infection rates. However, the scene has changed as children between the ages of 5-11 and 12-15 were found to have higher infection rates than adults 50 and older. Masks are the only armor for students under 12 years.
CDC data showed that children under 15 years of age had the lowest infection rates. However, the scene has changed as children between the ages of 5-11 and 12-15 were found to have higher infection rates than adults 50 and older. Masks are the only armor for students under 12 years.
