SINGAPORE — Singapore’s COVID-19 vaccination drive is to be extended to those aged 12 to 15, who will be administered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while adults in the 40-44 age group can register for their shots from Wednesday , the multi-ministerial taskforce on COVID-19 said on Tuesday.
With the new strategy, it is estimated that an additional 400,000 people will receive the first dose of the vaccine. Singapore's adult population is expected to be offered at least a first dose by early August, while the country remains on track for the entire population to be fully vaccinated by the end of the year.
On the extension of vaccination to individuals aged 12-15, the Health Sciences Authority has authorised the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. The Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination has also endorsed this interim authorisation of the vaccine, taking into account the safety, efficacy and tolerability of the vaccine, and the study design of clinical trials for this age group.
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