Educate About COVID-19 Vaccination for Kids 5 and Up
January 2022
You'll get more questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids...now that Pfizer-BioNTech's Comirnaty is approved down to age 5.
Early evidence in 2,300 kids age 5 to 11 suggests this vaccine has about 90% efficacy at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. Plus data in 4,600 kids suggest side effects are similar to those seen in older patients.
Follow your provincial guidance on timing of doses...many provinces are recommending 2 doses at least 8 weeks apart.
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