US May Administer BioNTech Vaccine to Elementary-Age Children


One of the most important studies to end the coronavirus pandemic is vaccine studies. Although there are those who object to the vaccine, it was stated that the USA can vaccinate the 5-11 age group next month.

Important progress has been made in vaccination studies to end the pandemic. A large number of adults worldwide have been vaccinated. In the USA, which is making great efforts for vaccination, it is close to the turn. to children expected to arrive.

According to sources speaking to Reuters, top health officials of the United States, in October It was stated that children between the ages of 5-11 are also waiting for permission to be vaccinated with Pfizer/BioNTech. The reason for this opinion is the belief that enough data will be collected to apply for emergency use approval by the end of this month.

Decision can be made in 3 weeks.

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According to the statements made US Food and Drug Administrationwill be able to decide three weeks after the application whether the vaccine is suitable for use in the 5-11 age group. While the effect of the Delta variant was felt in the country, there was also a curiosity about when younger age groups would be vaccinated.

According to the latest updated vaccination figures, while the total vaccine dose in the USA was approaching 400 million, it was stated that all vaccinations of 178 million US citizens were completed. Thus, the proportion of people who have all their vaccinations in the country to 54.2% had risen. The number of people who have received at least 1 dose of vaccine has reached 200 million.

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